U+A6A5 "ꚥ" Bamum Letter Ree Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+A6A5 "ꚥ" Bamum Letter Ree is part of the Bamum block, which encodes the historical script used for writing the Bamum language of Cameroon. This specific character represents the syllable or phoneme "ree" in the Bamum script, which was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by King Njoya and his scribes as part of a major reform that simplified the original 500+ character system into a more practical alphabet. The letter is used in modern contexts for preserving and reviving the Bamum language and culture, appearing in texts such as educational materials, religious translations, and historical documents. Its inclusion in Unicode supports digital communication and scholarly work, ensuring the script remains accessible in the digital age.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ꚥ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ꚥ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xEA 0x9A 0xA5 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xA6A5 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0000A6A5 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ua6a5 |
Unicode Properties