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Om Symbol (ॐ)
The Om Symbol (ॐ) — copy the text character here and paste it anywhere.
Om Symbol codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+0950 |
| Unicode name | Devanagari Om |
| HTML named entity | None — use the decimal or hex code below |
| HTML decimal | ॐ |
| HTML hex | ॐ |
| CSS content code | \950 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u0950 |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above |
Om Symbol variants (11)
11 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
ॐ is Om (Aum), the sacred syllable of Hinduism and a symbol in Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism too — the sound said to contain all others, chanted at the start of prayers and yoga sessions. Technically it is the Devanagari letter ॐ, a real letter of the script, not a dingbat.
Examples in use
- ॐ shanti (peace)
- Yoga studio sign: ॐ
How to type the om symbol
Windows
There is no Alt code or direct key for ॐ. In Microsoft Word, type 0950 and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.
Mac
There is no Option-key shortcut for ॐ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "Om Symbol", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.
iPhone & Android
Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ॐ. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 0950 and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the ॐ symbol?
Click the big ॐ in the card at the top of this page — it copies as a standard Unicode character and pastes into documents, posts and messages.
Is this an emoji?
It began as a text/dingbat character and still works as plain text; some phones may render a colour emoji version. The character itself is identical either way.
Why does ॐ sometimes show as a box or question mark?
The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+0950 (Devanagari Om). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the Om Symbol free to use?
Yes. ॐ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.
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Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13