U+16D6C "𖵬" Kirat Rai Sign Saat Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
𖵬
U+16D6C "𖵬" Kirat Rai Sign Saat is a unique symbol used in the Kirat Rai script, which is employed to write the Kirat Rai languages spoken by the Rai ethnic groups in eastern Nepal. This particular sign represents the number seven, as "Saat" translates to "seven" in Nepali and related languages. It was added to the Unicode Standard as part of the Kirat Rai block in version 16.0, released in 2024, to support the preservation and digital representation of this indigenous writing system. The character's design reflects the traditional calligraphic style of the script, which is an important cultural heritage element for the Kirat communities.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+16D6C |
| Version Added | 16.0 |
| Name | Kirat Rai Sign Saat |
| Block | Kirat Rai |
| General Category | Modifier Letter |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Left To Right |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | 𖵬 |
| HTML Hex Encoding | 𖵬 |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xF0 0x96 0xB5 0xAC |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0xD81B 0xDD6C |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00016D6C |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \ud81b\udd6c |