U+14A4 "ᒤ" Canadian Syllabics Maai Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+14A4 "ᒤ" Canadian Syllabics Maai is a character from the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block, specifically representing the syllable "maai" in certain Indigenous languages of Canada, such as Inuktitut and Cree. This character is composed of a rotated or reversed orientation of the standard "ma" symbol, indicating a long or diphthongized vowel sound. It appears as a stylized, squared shape with a small central dot or marking, typical of the syllabic script's distinct visual forms. The Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics writing system was developed in the 19th century for transcribing languages of the Algonquian and Inuit families, and U+14A4 serves an essential role in accurately spelling words that require the specific "maai" sound. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures digital usage across modern platforms.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ᒤ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ᒤ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE1 0x92 0xA4 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x14A4 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000014A4 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u14a4 |
Unicode Properties