What 𑥑 means
It is the numeral for one, not a letter or ornament.
Distinct Dives Akuru inscriptions appear on Buddhist statues in Māle from the 9th–10th-century period; a consistent written record begins in the 12th century. Lōmāfānu, official copper-plate grants for mosque construction and upkeep, also used Dives Akuru numerals to number their plates.
Dives Akuru descends through Grantha from Brahmi and is closest to medieval Sinhala. Thaana appeared alongside it in the early 18th century, then replaced it; some Thaana letters drew on Dives Akuru digits.
Historical and specialist: for Dives Akuru study, transcription, or clearly marked period designs.
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Who writes 𑥑
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Questions people ask
1Why does 𑥑 show as a box?
A box usually means the font lacks Dives Akuru glyphs. Noto Serif Dives Akuru is made for the script.
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How to type or find 𑥑
- Also called
- Dhives Akuru digit one · Divehi Akuru digit one
- Search it as
- Dives Akuru number 1 · Dhives Akuru · Maldivian numeral
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- Anything that takes text · its shape is whatever your font draws
𑥑\11951Codes and encoding1 code points
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