U+0787 "އ" Thaana Letter Alifu Unicode Character

U+0787 "އ" Thaana Letter Alifu is the first letter of the Thaana script, used primarily to write the Dhivehi language spoken in the Maldives. It represents the glottal stop consonant sound and also serves as a vowel carrier in the abjad-style writing system, where diacritical marks are added above or below it to indicate specific vowel sounds. As a foundational element of the Thaana alphabet, this character is essential for constructing words and preserving the linguistic identity of the Maldivian people.