Osmanya Unicode Characters page 1

The Osmanya block contains characters used in the Osmanya script, which was created in the early 20th century by Osman Yusuf Kenadid for writing the Somali language. The script is alphabetic, with 32 letters representing the sounds of Somali. Osmanya was one of several scripts proposed for Somali before the Latin alphabet was officially adopted. Although it is not widely used today, Osmanya remains a significant part of Somali cultural history and is still used in some contexts. This block includes all the characters of the Osmanya script, reflecting its role in the linguistic heritage of Somalia..