U+18D8 "ᣘ" Canadian Syllabics Ojibway M Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+18D8 "ᣘ" Canadian Syllabics Ojibway M is a specific glyph in the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block, representing the consonant sound "m" in the Ojibway language. This character is part of a writing system developed in the 19th century by missionaries and adapted by Indigenous communities, most notably by James Evans for Cree and later modified for Ojibway. The syllabic script features distinct shapes for each consonant-vowel combination, and U+18D8 specifically denotes the "ma" or basic "m" syllable, contributing to the preservation and digital representation of Ojibway linguistic heritage. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures that written Ojibway can be used consistently across modern computers and devices, supporting ongoing efforts in language revitalization and documentation.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ᣘ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ᣘ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE1 0xA3 0x98 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x18D8 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000018D8 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u18d8 |
Unicode Properties