Ethiopic Comma Letter
፣ is the Ethiopic comma punctuation mark used in Ethiopic-script writing.
U+1363
The symbol ፣ is known as the Ethiopic comma. It’s a punctuation character (Unicode U+1363) used in Ethiopic writing systems. You can copy it directly or use its code point in software and web pages.
Ethiopic Comma Letter Meaning
The Ethiopic comma (፣) is a punctuation mark in the Ethiopic script. Like the Latin comma, it helps structure sentences by separating phrases or items, but it’s specifically encoded for Ethiopic text rather than the ASCII comma (,). Using the correct character improves readability and ensures proper font and text behavior when working with Ethiopic languages. In plain text, it behaves as a Unicode character with code point U+1363. In HTML it can be entered as the entity ፣ and in CSS/JavaScript you can reference it using escape forms shown on this page.
Common uses
- •Writing or editing Ethiopic-script text where a comma punctuation is required
- •Separating items in lists within Amharic or other Ethiopic-language content
- •Adding pauses in dialogue or sentence structure for Ethiopic text formatting
- •Correcting punctuation in documents, subtitles, and transcripts that use Ethiopic characters
- •Using the proper punctuation in web forms, UI labels, or typography for Ethiopic languages
Examples
፣ Ethiopic comma (U+1363)
- ፣እባክህ ፣ እንገናኝ
- ፣ሰላም ፣ እንዴት ነህ?
- ፣ትምህርት ፣ ስራ ፣ ጤና
- ፣እርሱ ፣ በፍጥነት መጣ
- ፣ዛሬ ፣ በአየር ጥሩ ነው
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1363 | |
| HTML Entity | ፣ | |
| HTML Code | ፣ | |
| CSS | \1363 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4963 | |
| Decimal | 4963 |
How to type Ethiopic Comma Letter (፣)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4963 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1363 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1363. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1363, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ፣ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Comma letter mean?
The Ethiopic comma (፣) is a punctuation mark in the Ethiopic script. Like the Latin comma, it helps structure sentences by separating phrases or items, but it’s specifically encoded for Ethiopic text rather than the ASCII comma (,). Using the correct character improves readability and ensures proper font and text behavior when working with Ethiopic languages. In plain text, it behaves as a Unicode character with code point U+1363. In HTML it can be entered as the entity ፣ and in CSS/JavaScript you can reference it using escape forms shown on this page.
What is the Unicode code point for the Ethiopic comma ፣?
It is U+1363.
How do I write ፣ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ፣.
How can I use ፣ in CSS or programming escapes?
Use the CSS escape \\1363 or the JavaScript escape \\u{1363}.
Is ፣ the same as the regular comma character ,?
They are different Unicode characters. ፣ is the Ethiopic comma, while , is the Latin comma. Using ፣ is best for Ethiopic-script text.