Nepali Unicode Converter
Type in Romanized English and instantly convert to Nepali Devanagari text. Free, fast, and works on any device.
Type and press space
namaste → नमस्ते. Spelling need not be exact — namste works too.
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Suggestions appear as you type. Click one, or use ↑ ↓ and Tab.
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Ctrl+Z or Undo puts your Roman word back.
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Voice typing in Nepali
Tap the mic, speak in Nepali, and the words appear in Devanagari — ready to copy into Facebook, Word or a form.
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Use Chrome on a computer or Android phone, or: Google Docs → Tools → Voice typing → Nepali, or the mic key on Gboard for Android with Nepali added.
How Romanized Nepali Typing Works
Romanized Nepali converts phonetic English text to Devanagari script. You type how the word sounds in English, and the converter maps it to the corresponding Nepali characters.
- • Type "namaste" → get "नमस्ते"
- • Type "dhanyabaad" → get "धन्यबाद"
- • Use uppercase T, D, N for retroflex sounds (ट, ड, ण)
- • Double vowels for long sounds: aa→आ, ii→ई, uu→ऊ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nepali Unicode?+
Nepali Unicode is a character encoding standard that allows Nepali (Devanagari) text to be displayed and processed uniformly across all devices and software. Unlike legacy fonts like Preeti or Kantipur, Unicode text works everywhere — on websites, social media, emails, and mobile devices.
How do I type in Nepali using this converter? (nepali ma kasari type garne)+
Simply type the Romanized (phonetic English) version of Nepali words. For example, type 'namaste' to get 'नमस्ते', or 'nepal' to get 'नेपाल'. The converter automatically transliterates your text to Devanagari script in real-time.
What is the difference between Unicode and Preeti font?+
Preeti is a legacy Nepali font that maps English keyboard characters to Devanagari glyphs — the text looks Nepali only when the Preeti font is installed. Unicode, on the other hand, uses a universal encoding standard, so Nepali text displays correctly on any device without special fonts.
Can I use this for official documents and websites?+
Yes! Nepali Unicode is the government-mandated standard for all official digital documents in Nepal. The Nepal Government requires all websites and digital services to use Unicode for Nepali text.