Ben (Armenian letter)
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Ben (majuscule: Բ, minuscule: բ; Armenian: բեն) is a letter of the Armenian alphabet, used in the Armenian language.
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Բ բ | |
Usage | |
Writing system | Armenian alphabet |
Type | Alphabetic |
Language of origin | Armenian |
Sound values | b (Eastern Armenian) pʰ (Western Armenian, in some places in the Eastern) |
In Unicode | U+0532, U+0562 |
Alphabetical position | 2nd Numerical value: 2 |
History | |
Development | |
Time period | Since 405 to present |
Other | |
Associated numbers | 2 |
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It was one of the original letters in the Armenian alphabet created by Mesrop Mashtots in 405 AD.[1]
It is speculated to be derived from the Greek letter Beta with the rightmost curves cut off somewhat. Along with the letter Ayb, it forms the word "այբուբեն" (alphabet).