Question

who invented the number 0?

Answer 1

Nobody knows exactly if you need the name. Sumerians, Hindus, Maya, all independently.
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Answer 2

Null or 0 existed for centres but it was not represented graphically, just like negative numbers. Since they did not have a practical use in day-to-day trade.