U+18BA "ᢺ" Canadian Syllabics May Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+18BA "ᢺ" Canadian Syllabics May is a character from the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block, used specifically in writing the Naskapi language. It represents the syllable "may" and is part of a broader system of syllabic characters developed in the 19th century for indigenous languages across Canada. The character is encoded in the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block which spans from U+1400 to U+167F, and it is distinct from similar-looking characters in other scripts due to its unique stroke and orientation. Its design follows the standard pattern of Canadian syllabics, where the orientation of the symbol can indicate a different vowel sound. The character is supported in modern operating systems and fonts that include the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics range, allowing for accurate digital representation of the Naskapi language.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ᢺ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ᢺ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE1 0xA2 0xBA |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x18BA |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000018BA |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u18ba |
Unicode Properties