U+16821 "ð– ¡" Bamum Letter Phase-A Gheuaegheuae Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+16821 "ð– ¡" Bamum Letter Phase-A Gheuaegheuae is a specific glyph from the Bamum script, which was developed in the early 20th century in the Kingdom of Bamum, located in present-day Cameroon. This letter belongs to Phase A of the script’s evolution, representing one of the earliest stages of writing created by King Njoya and his scribes to transcribe the Bamum language. The character "Gheuaegheuae" encodes a particular syllabic sound used in the language, serving as a vital component in preserving the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Bamum people. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard ensures digital compatibility and accessibility for modern documentation and revitalization efforts of this historically rich writing system.
General Properties
Code Point
U+16821
Name
Bamum Letter Phase-A Gheuaegheuae
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
𖠡
HTML Hex Encoding
𖠡
UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x96 0xA0 0xA1
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD81A 0xDC21
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00016821
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud81a\udc21
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Bamum