U+07A6 "ަ" Thaana Abafili Unicode Character

U+07A6 "ަ" Thaana Abafili is a combining vowel sign used in the Thaana script of the Dhivehi language, primarily spoken in the Maldives. It represents a short vowel sound, specifically the open back unrounded vowel /a/, and is placed above a base Thaana consonant letter to indicate its phonetic vowel value. This character is essential for correct spelling and pronunciation in written Dhivehi, as the script is written with consonants carrying inherent vowel sounds that are modified by such diacritical marks.