U+0ABC "઼" Gujarati Sign Nukta Unicode Character

U+0ABC "઼" Gujarati Sign Nukta is a combining diacritical mark used in the Gujarati script to extend the phonetic range of base characters. It is placed below a consonant or vowel sign to represent sounds borrowed from other languages, such as Persian or Arabic, that are not native to standard Gujarati. For example, when added to the consonant "ક" (ka), it forms the sound "ખ" (kha), and it similarly modifies other letters to create distinct characters. This nukta is essential for accurately writing loanwords and foreign names in Gujarati, ensuring that subtle phonetic distinctions are preserved in written text.