U+10AF2 "𐫲" Manichaean Punctuation Double Dot Within Dot Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
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U+10AF2 "𐫲" Manichaean Punctuation Double Dot Within Dot is a specialized punctuation mark used in the Manichaean script, which was employed for writing the Manichaean religion's texts primarily in Iranian languages such as Middle Persian, Parthian, and Sogdian. This character consists of a central dot enclosed by two outer dots, likely functioning as a text divider or a marker of significant boundaries within sacred or liturgical manuscripts. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard supports the digital preservation and accurate rendering of rare Manichaean manuscripts, aiding scholars in the study of this ancient religious tradition and its unique writing system.
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General Properties
Code Point
U+10AF2
Name
Manichaean Punctuation Double Dot Within Dot
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
𐫲
HTML Hex Encoding
𐫲
UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x90 0xAB 0xB2
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD802 0xDEF2
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00010AF2
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud802\udef2
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Manichaean Old Uyghur