Cherokee Small Letter Qua Letter
ꮖ is the Cherokee small letter QUA (U+AB96), used when writing Cherokee text in lowercase.
U+AB96
ꮖ is a Cherokee character: “Cherokee Small Letter QUA” at U+AB96. This page helps you copy it reliably and use it in text, fonts, and web tools.
Cherokee Small Letter Qua Letter Meaning
ꮖ (U+AB96) is the Cherokee small letter “QUA,” identified in Unicode as “CHEROKEE SMALL LETTER QUA.” As a lowercase Cherokee character, it’s used in Cherokee writing when the word requires the QUA sound represented with the small-letter form. If you are entering Cherokee text, building a keyboard shortcut reference, or verifying Unicode characters in documents, you’ll use this specific code point rather than visually similar characters from other scripts. For best results, ensure your font supports the Cherokee block so the symbol renders correctly in your editor and browser.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste when typing Cherokee text that uses the lowercase QUA form
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, or transcriptions that require exact Unicode characters
- •Testing font and rendering support for the Cherokee block (U+AB96)
- •Building searchable text samples or character reference documents for learners
- •Using the character in web/app UI or localization where exact code points matter
Examples
ꮖ Cherokee Small Letter QUA
- ꮖᎤ ꮖ Ꭶ (example text containing ꮖ)
- ꮖᏣᏍᏕ ꮖ ᏥᏍᏗ
- ꮖየꮖ ᎠᏂᏴᏫ (example line with ꮖ in Cherokee context)
- ꮖCherokee sample: ꮖ ꮖ ꮖ
- ꮖType test: ꮖ — verify it matches U+AB96
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+AB96 | |
| HTML Entity | ꮖ | |
| HTML Code | ꮖ | |
| CSS | \AB96 |
FAQ
What does the Cherokee Small Letter Qua letter mean?
ꮖ (U+AB96) is the Cherokee small letter “QUA,” identified in Unicode as “CHEROKEE SMALL LETTER QUA.” As a lowercase Cherokee character, it’s used in Cherokee writing when the word requires the QUA sound represented with the small-letter form. If you are entering Cherokee text, building a keyboard shortcut reference, or verifying Unicode characters in documents, you’ll use this specific code point rather than visually similar characters from other scripts. For best results, ensure your font supports the Cherokee block so the symbol renders correctly in your editor and browser.
What is the Unicode code point for ꮖ?
ꮖ is U+AB96 (Unicode name: CHEROKEE SMALL LETTER QUA).
How can I copy ꮖ for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ꮖ or insert the character directly.
How do I reference ꮖ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\AB96.
Why does ꮖ sometimes show as a square or box?
It usually means the font you’re using doesn’t support the Cherokee character U+AB96. Try switching to a font with Cherokee glyph support.