U+1698B "𖦋" Bamum Letter Phase-E Map Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+1698B "𖦋" Bamum Letter Phase-E Map is a specific glyph from the Bamum script, which was developed for the Bamum language spoken in Cameroon. This character belongs to Phase E of the script's historical evolution, representing a stage in the simplification and standardization of the Bamum writing system created by King Njoya in the early 20th century. As a "Map" letter, it corresponds to a particular syllable or sound in the language, contributing to the rich textual tradition of the Bamum people. The inclusion of this character in Unicode ensures its digital preservation and accessibility for modern linguistic and cultural documentation.
General Properties
Code Point
U+1698B
Name
Bamum Letter Phase-E Map
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
𖦋
HTML Hex Encoding
𖦋
UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x96 0xA6 0x8B
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD81A 0xDD8B
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0001698B
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud81a\udd8b
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Bamum