U+1D59C "𝖜" Mathematical Bold Fraktur Small W Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1D59C "𝖜" Mathematical Bold Fraktur Small W is a stylized typographic letter designated for use in mathematical and academic notation, representing a bold, blackletter form of the lowercase Latin letter 'w'. It belongs to the Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols block, which was introduced to provide distinct, unambiguous characters for variables and constants in technical fields such as algebra, set theory, and physics. This specific glyph combines the ornate, angular strokes characteristic of Fraktur script with an added bold weight, making it visually distinct from standard text or italic letters. Its primary purpose is to denote a specific variable or element within a formal mathematical expression, thereby helping to avoid confusion in complex notations and allowing authors to convey precise meaning in printed or digital scholarly works.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𝖜 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𝖜 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9D 0x96 0x9C |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD835 0xDD9C |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001D59C |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud835\udd9c |
Unicode Properties