U+085A "࡚" Mandaic Vocalization Mark Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
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U+085A "࡚" Mandaic Vocalization Mark is a diacritical sign used in the Mandaic script, which is employed to write the Mandaic language, the liturgical language of the Mandaean religious community. This specific mark is placed above or below a consonant to indicate a vowel sound, playing a crucial role in representing the correct pronunciation and phonetic nuances of Mandaic texts, particularly in religious manuscripts where precise vocalization is essential. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard helps preserve and digitize this ancient script, allowing for accurate electronic representation and scholarly study of Mandaic writings.
General Properties
Code Point
U+085A
Name
Mandaic Vocalization Mark
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
࡚
HTML Hex Encoding
࡚
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE0 0xA1 0x9A
UTF-16 Encoding
0x085A
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000085A
C/C++/Java Escape
\u085a
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Mandaic