U+1D4CE "𝓎" Mathematical Script Small Y Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

𝓎

U+1D4CE "𝓎" Mathematical Script Small Y is a distinctive letterform belonging to the Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols block, designed specifically for use in mathematical and scientific notation where a script-style y is required. It is derived from the Latin letter Y but features elegant, flowing curves characteristic of cursive handwriting, making it distinct from ordinary Latin text. This character primarily serves to represent variables, functions, or constants in mathematical expressions, particularly in fields like calculus, linear algebra, and physics, where different typographic styles help clarify meaning without ambiguity. Its inclusion in Unicode allows it to be reliably used across digital platforms, ensuring consistent rendering in academic papers, textbooks, and online mathematical discussions.

General Properties

Code Point U+1D4CE
Version Added 3.1
Name Mathematical Script Small Y
Block Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols
General Category Lowercase Letter
Canonical Combining Class Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class Left To Right
Decomposition Type Font
Decomposition Mapping "y" U+0079 Latin Small Letter Y

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding 𝓎
HTML Hex Encoding 𝓎
UTF-8 Encoding 0xF0 0x9D 0x93 0x8E
UTF-16 Encoding 0xD835 0xDCCE
UTF-32 Encoding 0x0001D4CE
C/C++/Java Escape \ud835\udcce

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check Yes
NFD Quick Check Yes
Numeric Type None
Numeric Value NaN
Line Break Alphabetic
Lowercase Yes
Cased Yes
Changes When NFKC Casefolded Yes
NFKC Casefold "y" U+0079 Latin Small Letter Y
NFKC Simple Casefold "y" U+0079 Latin Small Letter Y
Script Common
Script Extensions Common
Indic Syllabic Category Other
ID Start Yes
XID Start Yes
ID Continue Yes
XID Continue Yes
Alphabetic Yes
Math Yes
Other Math Yes
Vertical Orientation Rotated
Grapheme Base Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break Other
Word Break Alphabetic letter
Sentence Break Lower