The Bamum Unicode block is a set of characters used for writing the Bamum language, which is spoken in Cameroon. This block, ranging from U+1680 to U+169F, includes symbols designed specifically for the Bamum script. The script was developed in the late 19th century by King Njoya of the Bamum Kingdom and features a unique, syllabic system with a rich set of characters. The Unicode block aims to preserve and facilitate the use of the Bamum script in digital texts and applications.
View a range of fonts that support the Bamum block.
Below you will find all the characters that are in the Bamum unicode block. Currently there are 88 characters in this block.