U+16B89 "𖮉" Pahawh Hmong Clan Sign Ham Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+16B89 "𖮉" Pahawh Hmong Clan Sign Ham is a text symbol in the Pahawh Hmong script, used to denote the Hmong clan named Ham. This script was invented in the mid-20th century by Shong Lue Yang to write the Hmong language, and its clan signs represent important social and familial lineage markers within Hmong culture. Unlike standard alphabetic letters, this character specifically identifies clan affiliation, playing a key role in preserving traditional naming and identity systems. As part of the Unicode Standard, it ensures that such culturally significant symbols can be digitally represented and shared across modern computing platforms. The character belongs to the Pahawh Hmong block, which includes both phonetic letters and clan signs critical for accurate written communication among Hmong speakers.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𖮉 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𖮉 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x96 0xAE 0x89 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD81A 0xDF89 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00016B89 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud81a\udf89 |
Unicode Properties