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Cherokee Letter Du Letter

Ꮪ (Cherokee Letter DU, U+13DA) is a character used in writing the Cherokee syllabary.

U+13DA

Ꮪ is a Cherokee syllabary character named “Cherokee Letter DU.” If you need to paste or type it in digital content, this page provides accurate copy and encoding details. Use it in documents, apps, or design files that support Unicode.

Cherokee Letter Du Letter Meaning

Ꮪ is the Unicode character named “CHEROKEE LETTER DU” with code point U+13DA. It belongs to the Cherokee writing system (the Cherokee syllabary) and represents the syllable associated with “du” in Cherokee orthography. Like other syllabary characters, its use depends on the Cherokee word being written rather than on a standalone symbolic “meaning.” When you’re writing Cherokee text, the most important thing is using the correct character for the intended syllable and ensuring your font supports Cherokee glyphs.

Common uses

  • •Copy/pasting Cherokee text for messages, emails, or comments
  • •Typography and layout in posters or flyers that include Cherokee syllables
  • •Preparing subtitles or captions that contain Cherokee words
  • •Labeling signage or educational materials using Cherokee script
  • •Programming text content that must include the exact Unicode character

Examples

Ꮪ Cherokee Letter Du

  • ᏚᏚ ᏗᏍᏓ ᏗᏝᏍᏗ
  • ᏚᏚᎯᎠ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏘᏍᏗ
  • ᏚᏚ ᏣᎳᎩ ᏩᏙᏓ
  • ᏚᏚᏩᏙᏓ ᎯᏂᏴᏫᏍᏗ
  • ᏚᏚ ᎦᏬᏂᏗ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏘᏍᏗ

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+13DA
HTML EntityᏚ
HTML CodeᏚ
CSS\13DA
Alt CodeAlt + 5082
Decimal5082

How to type Cherokee Letter Du Letter (Ꮪ)

On Windows

Hold Alt and type 5082 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 13DA then press Alt + X.

On Mac

Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 13DA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.

On Linux

Press Control + Shift + U, type 13da, then press Enter or Space.

Anywhere

Copy Ꮪ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.

FAQ

What does the Cherokee Letter Du letter mean?

Ꮪ is the Unicode character named “CHEROKEE LETTER DU” with code point U+13DA. It belongs to the Cherokee writing system (the Cherokee syllabary) and represents the syllable associated with “du” in Cherokee orthography. Like other syllabary characters, its use depends on the Cherokee word being written rather than on a standalone symbolic “meaning.” When you’re writing Cherokee text, the most important thing is using the correct character for the intended syllable and ensuring your font supports Cherokee glyphs.

What is the Unicode code point for Ꮪ?

The Unicode code point for Ꮪ is U+13DA.

How can I copy Ꮪ into my text or editor?

Copy the character directly from this page (Ꮪ). If you need an encoded form, you can use the HTML entity Ꮪ or the escape forms \\13DA / \\u{13DA}.

Why does Ꮪ not display correctly on my device?

Your system or application may not have a font that supports the Cherokee syllabary. Try switching to a Unicode-capable font that includes Cherokee glyphs.

Is Ꮪ related to a specific “letter D” in the Latin alphabet?

Ꮪ is a Cherokee syllabary character named “Cherokee Letter DU.” It’s used in Cherokee writing and doesn’t map 1:1 to the Latin letter D; it represents the Cherokee syllable for “du.”