Devanagari Vowel Sign Vocalic R Letter
The Devanagari vowel sign vocalic r (ृ) is used to add an “r” vowel sound to a consonant in Devanagari.
U+0943
“ृ” (U+0943) is the Devanagari vowel sign called vocalic r. In Devanagari writing, vowel signs modify a base consonant. This page helps you copy the character and use it correctly in text, fonts, and web contexts.
Devanagari Vowel Sign Vocalic R Letter Meaning
Devanagari vowel sign vocalic r (ृ) is a dependent vowel mark that combines with a preceding consonant letter. It changes how the consonant is pronounced by adding a vocalic “r”-type vowel sound rather than functioning as an independent vowel. When you use it in digital text, it must be placed in sequence with the relevant base consonant according to the orthography of Devanagari scripts. In practice, it appears as a distinct diacritic-like mark and may be rendered differently depending on the font and shaping support. For web or developer use, the character’s Unicode code point is U+0943.
Common uses
- •Writing Devanagari words that require the vocalic r vowel sign after a consonant
- •Typography work for Hindi/Devanagari documents where correct vowel signs must render
- •Copy/paste for educational materials and linguistic notes about Devanagari
- •Social media posts that include properly spelled Devanagari spellings
- •UI text support where Devanagari characters must be included in dynamic strings
Examples
ृ — Devanagari Vowel Sign Vocalic R
- ृकृ
- ृतृ
- ृगृ
- ृधृ
- ृबृ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0943 | |
| HTML Entity | ृ | |
| HTML Code | ृ | |
| CSS | \0943 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2371 | |
| Decimal | 2371 |
How to type Devanagari Vowel Sign Vocalic R Letter (ृ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2371 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0943 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0943. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0943, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ृ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Devanagari Vowel Sign Vocalic R letter mean?
Devanagari vowel sign vocalic r (ृ) is a dependent vowel mark that combines with a preceding consonant letter. It changes how the consonant is pronounced by adding a vocalic “r”-type vowel sound rather than functioning as an independent vowel. When you use it in digital text, it must be placed in sequence with the relevant base consonant according to the orthography of Devanagari scripts. In practice, it appears as a distinct diacritic-like mark and may be rendered differently depending on the font and shaping support. For web or developer use, the character’s Unicode code point is U+0943.
Is “ृ” a standalone letter?
No. “ृ” is a Devanagari vowel sign (a diacritic) that attaches to a consonant and modifies its pronunciation.
What is the Unicode code point for “ृ”?
The Unicode code point is U+0943.
How can I copy “ृ” for use in a website or app?
You can copy the character directly from this page. For developers, you can also use the Unicode escape sequences such as \\u{0943} or \\0943.
Why does “ृ” sometimes look misaligned in text?
Rendering can vary by font and shaping support. Make sure your chosen font supports Devanagari vowel signs, and test in the target environment.