U+0A6E "੮" Gurmukhi Digit Eight Unicode Character

U+0A6E "੮" Gurmukhi Digit Eight is a numeric symbol used in the Gurmukhi script, which is primarily employed for writing the Punjabi language in the Indian state of Punjab and other regions. As a digit, it represents the number eight and is part of the Gurmukhi block of Unicode standards, ensuring consistent encoding across digital platforms for texts that require this script. This character is used in various contexts, including educational materials, religious texts, and everyday numerical notation, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Punjabi-speaking community.

General Properties

Code Point	U+0A6E
Version Added	1.1
Name	Gurmukhi Digit Eight
Block	Gurmukhi
General Category	Decimal Number
Canonical Combining Class	Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class	Left To Right

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding	੮
HTML Hex Encoding	੮
UTF-8 Encoding	0xE0 0xA9 0xAE
UTF-16 Encoding	0x0A6E
UTF-32 Encoding	0x00000A6E
C/C++/Java Escape	\u0a6e

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check	Yes
NFD Quick Check	Yes
NFKC Quick Check	Yes
NFKD Quick Check	Yes
Numeric Type	Decimal
Numeric Value	8
Line Break	Numeric
Script	Gurmukhi
Script Extensions	Gurmukhi Multani
Indic Syllabic Category	Number
ID Continue	Yes
XID Continue	Yes
Vertical Orientation	Rotated
Grapheme Base	Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break	Other
Word Break	Numeric
Sentence Break	Numeric