U+109C "ႜ" Myanmar Vowel Sign Aiton A Unicode Character

U+109C "ႜ" Myanmar Vowel Sign Aiton A is a combining diacritical mark used in the Aiton script, a tonal language spoken in parts of Northeast India and Myanmar. This vowel sign is placed below a consonant character to modify its inherent vowel sound, representing the sound /a/ specifically within the Aiton writing system. It belongs to the Myanmar block of Unicode, reflecting the script's historical and structural connection to the broader Myanmar (Burmese) script family. The inclusion of this character in Unicode supports the digital preservation and accurate representation of the Aiton language, which is considered endangered, thereby aiding linguistic documentation and revitalization efforts.