Gani (letter)

Gani
Ⴂ ⴂ გ Გ
Usage
Writing systemGeorgian script
TypeAlphabetic
Language of originGeorgian language
Sound values[g]
In UnicodeU+10A2, U+2D02, U+10D2, U+1C92
Alphabetical position3
History
Development
𓌙
Time periodc. 430 to present
TransliterationsG
Other
Associated numbers3
Writing directionLeft-to-right

Gani, or Gan (Asomtavruli: ; Nuskhuri: ; Mkhedruli: გ; Mtavruli: Გ; Georgian: განი, გან) is the 3rd letter of the three Georgian scripts.[1]

In the system of Georgian numerals, it has a value of 3.[2] Gani commonly represents the voiced velar plosive /ɡ/, like the pronunciation of ⟨g⟩ in "gun". It is typically romanized with the letter G.[3]

Letter

asomtavruli nuskhuri mkhedruli mtavruli

Stroke order

asomtavruli[4]
nuskhuri[5]
mkhedruli[6]

Computer encodings

Character information
Preview
Unicode name GEORGIAN CAPITAL LETTER GAN[7] GEORGIAN SMALL LETTER GAN[8] GEORGIAN LETTER GAN[7] GEORGIAN MTAVRULI CAPITAL LETTER GAN
Encodings decimal hex dec hex dec hex dec hex
Unicode 4258 U+10A2 11522 U+2D02 4306 U+10D2 7314 U+1C92
UTF-8 225 130 162 E1 82 A2 226 180 130 E2 B4 82 225 131 146 E1 83 92 225 178 146 E1 B2 92
Numeric character reference Ⴂ Ⴂ ⴂ ⴂ გ გ Გ Გ

Braille

mkhedruli[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ Machavariani, p. 136
  2. ^ Mchedlidze, (2) p. 23
  3. ^ "Transliteration of Georgian" (PDF).
  4. ^ Mchedlidze, I, p. 105
  5. ^ Mchedlidze, I, p. 107
  6. ^ Mchedlidze, I, p. 110
  7. ^ a b Unicode (1)
  8. ^ Unicode (2)
  9. ^ UNESCO, World Braille Usage, Third Edition, Washington, D.C. p. 45

Bibliography

  • Mchedlidze, T. (1) The restored Georgian alphabet, Fulda, Germany, 2013
  • Mchedlidze, T. (2) The Georgian script; Dictionary and guide, Fulda, Germany, 2013
  • Machavariani, E. Georgian manuscripts, Tbilisi, 2011
  • The Unicode Standard, Version 6.3, (1) Georgian, 1991-2013
  • The Unicode Standard, Version 6.3, (2) Georgian Supplement, 1991-2013