U+1140D "𑐍" Newa Letter Au Unicode Character

U+1140D "𑐍" Newa Letter Au is a glyph from the Newa script, used primarily to write the Newar language of Nepal, and it represents the vocalic "Au" sound. This character is part of the Newa block of the Unicode Standard, encoded to preserve and digitally support the script’s traditional orthography for historical and modern texts. Its distinctive shape reflects the curved, flowing style typical of Newa calligraphy, and it is often employed in writing Sanskrit-derived words or native Newari terms where the "au" vowel occurs. Standardized in Unicode version 9.0 in 2016, this letter ensures consistent representation across digital platforms, aiding in the linguistic and cultural revitalization of the Newar community.