U+2D3B "ⴻ" Tifinagh Letter Yey Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2D3B "ⴻ" Tifinagh Letter Yey is a symbol used in the Tifinagh script, which is the traditional writing system for the Tuareg languages and, in a modernized form, for various Berber (Amazigh) languages across North Africa, particularly in Morocco and Algeria. This specific character represents the consonant sound "y" (like the English "y" in "yes") and is part of the Neo-Tifinagh alphabet standardized by the Moroccan Institute for Amazigh Culture in 2003. As a key element of Amazigh linguistic heritage, the letter Yey plays an essential role in writing and preserving the phonetic distinctions of Tamazight languages, appearing in words and texts that celebrate Indigenous culture and identity. Unicode inclusion helps ensure its digital representation across modern technology, supporting ongoing revitalization efforts for this ancient script.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ⴻ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ⴻ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0xB4 0xBB |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2D3B |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002D3B |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2d3b |
Unicode Properties