Latin Capital Letter N With Dot Above Letter
Ṅ is a Latin capital N with a dot above, used in certain orthographies and romanization systems.
U+1E44
The symbol “Ṅ” is a capital letter from the Latin Extended set. It includes a dot above the letter N and has the Unicode code point U+1E44. Use it in text, design, or programming by copying the character or using the provided escape forms.
Latin Capital Letter N With Dot Above Letter Meaning
Ṅ (Latin Capital Letter N with Dot Above, U+1E44) is a modified Latin letter “N” with a combining-style dot placement rendered as part of the character. It is commonly used in writing systems and romanization schemes where the dotted N represents a distinct sound or phonetic value compared to plain N. You may see it in scholarly text, language documentation, or properly encoded names and terms. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (not just “N” plus a separate dot), it is best to copy/paste the symbol or use its official HTML entity and Unicode escapes to avoid mismatches in rendering.
Common uses
- •Typing or publishing text in languages/orthographies that require a dotted N distinct from plain N
- •Romanization of words where the dotted N indicates a particular pronunciation feature
- •Academic and linguistic documents that use Unicode-accurate characters for phonetic precision
- •Designing posters, labels, and typography samples that must preserve exact letterforms
- •Programming interfaces or datasets that store Unicode text for names, terms, or identifiers
Examples
Ṅ Latin Capital Letter N with Dot Above
- ṄṄamdi is spelled with Ṅ in this reference text.
- ṄThe table lists both N and Ṅ as separate characters.
- ṄI copied Ṅ from the official Unicode listing.
- ṄIn romanization, Ṅ marks a different consonant than N.
- ṄUse Ṅ consistently across forms to avoid mismatched text.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E44 | |
| HTML Entity | Ṅ | |
| HTML Code | Ṅ | |
| CSS | \1E44 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7748 | |
| Decimal | 7748 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter N With Dot Above Letter (Ṅ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7748 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E44 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E44. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e44, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ṅ 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 Latin Capital Letter N With Dot Above letter mean?
Ṅ (Latin Capital Letter N with Dot Above, U+1E44) is a modified Latin letter “N” with a combining-style dot placement rendered as part of the character. It is commonly used in writing systems and romanization schemes where the dotted N represents a distinct sound or phonetic value compared to plain N. You may see it in scholarly text, language documentation, or properly encoded names and terms. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (not just “N” plus a separate dot), it is best to copy/paste the symbol or use its official HTML entity and Unicode escapes to avoid mismatches in rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for Ṅ?
Ṅ is Unicode U+1E44 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER N WITH DOT ABOVE).
How can I copy Ṅ reliably without it turning into plain N?
Copy the character directly from this page. For code or markup, use the provided escapes like Ṅ or \\u{1E44} to ensure the exact Unicode character is used.
Is Ṅ the same as “N” with a dot you add separately?
Not always. Ṅ is its own Unicode character. A separate N plus a combining dot can look similar but may not be the exact same encoded character, which can affect searching, sorting, and validation.
Where is Ṅ most likely to appear?
It commonly appears in language/orthography contexts and romanization systems where a dotted N represents a distinct pronunciation compared to plain N.