U+11440 "𑑀" Newa Vowel Sign O Unicode Character

U+11440 "𑑀" Newa Vowel Sign O is a combining diacritical mark used in the Newa script, primarily employed to write the Newar language of Nepal. This vowel sign modifies a consonant by adding the "o" sound, and it is positioned above the consonant character it accompanies. It forms part of the Unicode block for Newa, which was added to the standard in 2018 to support the digital preservation of this historic script. The sign is distinct from other vowel markers in Newa due to its specific curved shape that attaches to the top of the consonant, making it essential for accurately representing the language's vowel system.