Soyombo symbol

The Soyombo symbol is a special character in the Soyombo script. It was created by the Mongolian Buddhist monk Zanabazar in 1686. The name "Soyombo" comes from the Sanskrit word svayambhu, meaning "self-born."

This symbol is important because it represents Mongolia, Buryatia, and Kalmykia. You can see it on the flag and emblem of Mongolia, as well as on many official documents.

In the Soyombo alphabet, there are two versions of the Soyombo symbol. One marks the beginning of a text, and the other marks the end. Some people think the symbol might have been used even before the script was created.

Symbolism

The Soyombo symbol has ten special parts that tell a story. These parts include fire, the sun, a crescent moon, two triangles, two horizontal rectangles, the Taijitu (yin and yang), and two vertical rectangles.

Each part has a meaning. Fire stands for growth, wealth, and success. The sun and crescent moon show that the Mongolian nation will last forever. The two triangles show strength. The horizontal rectangles stand for honesty and fairness. The yin and yang symbol shows how opposites can work together. The vertical rectangles mean unity and strength.

Uses

The Soyombo symbol is on the national flag of Mongolia. It has been there since 1911, except for a short time between 1940 and 1945. It was also used on the Emblem of Mongolia from 1911 to 1940, and then again from 1960. Vehicles of the Mongolian Armed Forces use the symbol as a marking.

You can see this symbol all over Mongolia, especially on a hillside near Ulaanbaatar. The top parts of the symbol (Flame, Sun, and Moon) are also on the flag and coat of arms of Buryatia, the flag of Agin-Buryat Okrug in Russia, and the Inner Mongolian People's Party.

Unicode

The Soyombo symbol is part of a special set of characters called Unicode. It was added to Unicode version 10.0 in June 2017.

The symbol is in the Soyombo block and is used as a special punctuation mark.

It has several related characters, including different head marks with moon, sun, and flame designs. There are also two terminal marks that go with them. These characters help write the Soyombo script correctly.

Flags incorporating Soyombo variants

The Soyombo symbol is used on many important flags. You can see it on the Flag of Mongolia, the Flag of the Republic of Buryatia, and the Flag of Agin-Buryat Okrug. It is also on the Flag of the Democratic Party, the Flag of the Inner Mongolian People's Party, and the Flag of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee. You will also find it on flags for places such as Bayankhongor Aymag, Govi-Altai Aimag, Övörkhangai Amiag, Uvs Amiag, and the city of Ulaanbaatar.