Latin Small Letter N With Cedilla Letter
ņ is the Latin small letter n with cedilla (U+0146), used in languages that require this specific accented character.
U+0146
The symbol “ņ” is a Unicode character: Latin small letter n with cedilla (U+0146). It’s commonly needed when writing names and words in languages that use cedilla forms. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy, identify, and use it in text and code.
Latin Small Letter N With Cedilla Letter Meaning
ņ (U+0146) is the Latin small letter “n” modified with a cedilla. In Unicode it is identified as “LATIN SMALL LETTER N WITH CEDILLA,” and it represents a distinct character rather than a simple “n” plus punctuation. You’ll encounter it in writing systems and orthographies that use cedilla to indicate a particular pronunciation or contrast. For most users, its “meaning” is primarily linguistic: it ensures correct spelling and rendering of words and personal names in languages that require the n-with-cedilla form.
Common uses
- •Typing and proofreading names or surnames that include “ņ”
- •Writing content in languages whose orthography uses n with cedilla
- •Localizing UI text, forms, and documents for specific locales
- •Accurate data entry in databases and spreadsheets that store exact characters
- •Using the character in academic or linguistic transcriptions
Examples
ņ — Latin Small Letter N with Cedilla
- ņMani sauc Lauraņ.
- ņŠodien es satiku ņem.
- ņPilsētā ir iela: Brīvības iela ņ.
- ņAutors: Rūta ņor.
- ņAtzīme piešķirta: ņ.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0146 | |
| HTML Entity | ņ | |
| HTML Code | ņ | |
| CSS | \0146 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 326 | |
| Decimal | 326 |
How to type Latin Small Letter N With Cedilla Letter (ņ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 326 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0146 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0146. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0146, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ņ 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 Small Letter N With Cedilla letter mean?
ņ (U+0146) is the Latin small letter “n” modified with a cedilla. In Unicode it is identified as “LATIN SMALL LETTER N WITH CEDILLA,” and it represents a distinct character rather than a simple “n” plus punctuation. You’ll encounter it in writing systems and orthographies that use cedilla to indicate a particular pronunciation or contrast. For most users, its “meaning” is primarily linguistic: it ensures correct spelling and rendering of words and personal names in languages that require the n-with-cedilla form.
What Unicode character is “ņ”?
“ņ” is LATIN SMALL LETTER N WITH CEDILLA with Unicode code point U+0146.
How can I type or insert “ņ” in HTML?
You can use the numeric HTML entity ņ to represent the character.
What CSS or programming escapes work for “ņ”?
Use the CSS escape \\0146 or the JavaScript escape \\u{0146}.
Is “ņ” the same as a plain “n”?
No. “ņ” is a distinct Unicode character. Using plain “n” can change the spelling and meaning in languages that require the cedilla.