“ፙ” U+1359: Ethiopic Syllable Mya

U+1359: Technical Specifications for the Ethiopic Syllable Mya (ፙ)

The Ethiopic Syllable Mya (“ፙ” U+1359) is an important grapheme utilized in the writing systems of languages such as Amharic, Ge’ez, and Tigrinya. This comprehensive resource provides developers and enthusiasts at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, encoding conversions, and usage context for this specialized codepoint.

U+1359 Ethiopic Character Specifications

The Unicode codepoint **U+1359** represents the character **Ethiopic Syllable Mya** (ፙ). This syllable is categorized as an “Other Letter” and is crucial for linguistic accuracy in rendering Ethiopic script data. This character was officially added to Unicode in **version 3.0 (September, 1999)**. It resides within the **Ethiopic** block of the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, supporting standard text layout with a **Left To Right (L)** directionality.

Main Character Properties

Name Ethiopic Syllable Mya
Unicode Codepoint U+1359
Unicode Version 3.0 (September, 1999)
Block Ethiopic
Plane Basic Multilingual Plane

Bidirectional and Classification Data

Bidirectional Data
Bidirectional class Left To Right (L)
Is mirrored? No
General Classification
Category Other Letter
Script Ethiopic
Combining Class Not Reordered

Encoding and Conversion Standards for the Ethiopic Syllable Mya

Markup and Web Escapes

Web and HTML Conversion
HTML (decimal) `ፙ`
HTML (hex) *`ፙ`*
HTML (named)
URL Escape Code `%E1%8D%99`
CSS `01359`

Language Code Escapes (Copy-Ready)

Language-Specific Escapes
JavaScript, JSON **`u1359`**
C, C++, Java **`u1359`**
Python **`u1359`**
Rust `u{1359}`
Ruby `u1359`

UTF Byte Encoding Schemes (Hexadecimal)

UTF-8 (hex) 0xE1 0x8D 0x99
UTF-16 (hex) 0x1359
UTF-32 (hex) 0x00001359

Manual Input for the Ethiopic Syllable Mya (ፙ)

To manually enter the **Ethiopic Syllable Mya** on various operating systems, utilize these keyboard input methods, based on its hexadecimal codepoint:

  • Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 1 3 5 9. Release Alt.
  • Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 1 3 5 9. Release Alt.

Font Rendering Preview for ፙ

  • Times, Times New Roman, serif
  • Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
  • Courier, Courier New, monospace

Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge

Accurate rendering of the **Ethiopic Syllable Mya** is vital for digital publishing involving East African languages. Mastering the technical details of the **U+1359** codepoint, including its encoding and classification properties, allows developers to build truly robust and compatible software solutions. Find more resources and detailed character analysis at iloveunicode.com.

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