Devanagari Vowel Sign Candra O Letter
ॉ (U+0949) is the Devanagari vowel sign Candra O used as a combining mark with consonants.
U+0949
The symbol ॉ is the Devanagari vowel sign Candra O. It’s a combining mark, so it’s typically placed with a Devanagari consonant to form the intended vowel sound. Below you’ll find copy options, examples, and developer-friendly code points.
Devanagari Vowel Sign Candra O Letter Meaning
Devanagari Vowel Sign Candra O (ॉ, U+0949) is a vowel sign that combines with a preceding Devanagari consonant character. As a combining mark, it modifies the way the consonant is read, producing an “o”-type vowel effect in Devanagari writing. Because it’s not usually used on its own, the most reliable way to use it is to copy the character and place it directly after the consonant it should attach to (for example, forming syllables like कॊ). For web and software work, you can also use its Unicode code point (U+0949) or the provided escape sequences.
Common uses
- •Writing Devanagari syllables that require the Candra O vowel sign (combining with a consonant)
- •Correctly rendering Hindi text in web pages and documents using Unicode (U+0949)
- •Typography and font testing for Devanagari combining marks and ligature behavior
- •Preparing multilingual content where precise Unicode characters matter (copy/paste workflows)
- •Developer use in strings for transliteration or text generation that includes ॉ
Examples
ॉ Devanagari Vowel Sign Candra O
- ॉकॊ
- ॉखॊ
- ॉगॊ
- ॉचॊ
- ॉजॊ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0949 | |
| HTML Entity | ॉ | |
| HTML Code | ॉ | |
| CSS | \0949 |
FAQ
What does the Devanagari Vowel Sign Candra O letter mean?
Devanagari Vowel Sign Candra O (ॉ, U+0949) is a vowel sign that combines with a preceding Devanagari consonant character. As a combining mark, it modifies the way the consonant is read, producing an “o”-type vowel effect in Devanagari writing. Because it’s not usually used on its own, the most reliable way to use it is to copy the character and place it directly after the consonant it should attach to (for example, forming syllables like कॊ). For web and software work, you can also use its Unicode code point (U+0949) or the provided escape sequences.
Is ॉ a standalone letter or a combining mark?
It is a combining vowel sign. In normal Devanagari text it’s used after a consonant to modify its vowel.
What is the Unicode code point for ॉ?
The Unicode code point is U+0949.
How do I type or copy ॉ on a website or in code?
You can copy the character directly (ॉ), or use the provided HTML entity (ॉ) and escape forms like \\u{0949} (JavaScript).
Will ॉ display correctly in all fonts?
Display depends on font and rendering support for Devanagari combining marks. If it doesn’t look right, try a Devanagari-capable font.