U+09EF "৯" Bengali Digit Nine Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+09EF "৯" Bengali Digit Nine is a numerical symbol used primarily in the Bengali script to represent the number nine in the decimal system, forming an essential part of the BengaliAssamese numbering system alongside digits from zero to eight. This character, encoded in the Unicode Standard under the Bengali block, is distinct from the Arabic numeral "9" and is employed in various South Asian languages such as Bengali, Assamese, and Manipuri for writing dates, quantities, and mathematical expressions within their respective writing systems. The glyph typically features a curved, ornate design that reflects the calligraphic style of the Bengal Assam region, and its digital representation ensures proper display and sorting of text when these languages are rendered on computers and devices.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
৯ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
৯ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE0 0xA7 0xAF |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x09EF |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000009EF |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u09ef |
Unicode Properties