U+16976 "𖥶" Bamum Letter Phase-E See Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+16976 "𖥶" Bamum Letter Phase-E See is a glyph from the Bamum scripts, specifically representing a syllable or phonetic element from the Phase E stage of the script's evolution, which was a significant reform of the Bamum writing system developed in the early 20th century in the Kingdom of Bamum in present-day Cameroon. This character corresponds to the sound "see" in the Bamum language, an integral part of the extensive syllabary that was created by King Njoya and his scribes to record the history, literature, and administrative affairs of the Bamum people. As part of the Unicode Standard, it ensures the preservation and digital representation of this West African script, enabling modern communication and cultural documentation for the Bamum community.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𖥶 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𖥶 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x96 0xA5 0xB6 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD81A 0xDD76 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00016976 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud81a\udd76 |
Unicode Properties