Osmanya (Unicode block)

The Osmanya Unicode block is a range of code points dedicated to representing the Osmanya alphabet, a script created in the mid-20th century to write the Somali language. Specifically, the Osmanya block resides within the Unicode Standard as the range U+10480 to U+104AF.

This Unicode block contains the primary characters needed for writing standard Osmanya. The block includes the letters of the Osmanya alphabet itself, as well as a few symbols that are necessary for consistent representation. While the Osmanya script is not widely used today, its inclusion in Unicode allows for the digital preservation and representation of texts written in this script. The block provides a standardized way to encode Osmanya characters, facilitating the creation and display of digital documents and data using this alphabet.