U+11431 "𑐱" Newa Letter Sha Unicode Character

U+11431 "𑐱" Newa Letter Sha is a character from the Newa script, historically used to write the Newar language in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, and it represents the voiceless postalveolar fricative sound “sha.” This script is a Brahmic abugida, and this specific letter is part of a broader repertoire of consonants that have been encoded in the Unicode Standard to support the digital preservation and modern usage of the Newa writing system. The character plays a key role in writing proper names, liturgical texts, and historical manuscripts in the Newar language, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Newar community.