U+A891 "ꢑ" Saurashtra Letter Au Unicode Character

U+A891 "ꢑ" Saurashtra Letter Au is a character used in the Saurashtra script, a Brahmic abugida historically employed to write the Saurashtra language, primarily spoken by the Saurashtra community in Tamil Nadu, India. This specific letter represents the diphthong sound "au" and functions as an independent vowel in the script’s syllabary, distinct from vowel signs that are attached to consonants. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard ensures digital representation and preservation of the Saurashtra language, supporting efforts to revitalize and document this minority script for modern computing and communication.