U+16B89 "𖮉" Pahawh Hmong Clan Sign Ham Unicode Character

U+16B89 "𖮉" Pahawh Hmong Clan Sign Ham is a text symbol in the Pahawh Hmong script, used to denote the Hmong clan named Ham. This script was invented in the mid-20th century by Shong Lue Yang to write the Hmong language, and its clan signs represent important social and familial lineage markers within Hmong culture. Unlike standard alphabetic letters, this character specifically identifies clan affiliation, playing a key role in preserving traditional naming and identity systems. As part of the Unicode Standard, it ensures that such culturally significant symbols can be digitally represented and shared across modern computing platforms. The character belongs to the Pahawh Hmong block, which includes both phonetic letters and clan signs critical for accurate written communication among Hmong speakers.