U+1539 "ᔹ" Canadian Syllabics Ywa Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1539 "ᔹ" Canadian Syllabics Ywa is a glyph from the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block, specifically representing the syllable "ywa" as used in certain Indigenous Canadian languages, such as Inuktitut and Cree. This character is part of a writing system developed in the 19th century by missionary James Evans for transcribing the sounds of Indigenous languages, often employing a distinctive geometric, superscript-heavy structure. In digital text, it facilitates the accurate representation and preservation of these languages, allowing for proper typography and communication in technological contexts. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures that speakers and linguists can use it consistently across different platforms, supporting cultural heritage and language revitalization efforts.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ᔹ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ᔹ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE1 0x94 0xB9 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x1539 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00001539 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u1539 |
Unicode Properties