Ethiopic Syllable Be Letter
ብ is the Ethiopic syllable be character, Unicode U+1265.
U+1265
“ብ” (Ethiopic syllable be) is a character from the Ethiopic block. It’s commonly used in written languages that rely on Ge’ez-derived scripts. Use the codes below to copy it reliably in websites, apps, and documents.
Ethiopic Syllable Be Letter Meaning
ብ is the Ethiopic syllable commonly named “Ethiopic syllable be” in Unicode. Like other Ethiopic syllables, it represents a syllabic sound as used in writing systems based on the Ethiopic script. Its exact phonetic value depends on the language and orthography where it appears, but in Unicode it has a specific code point and entity for consistent digital text. If you’re entering text, working with fonts, or generating Unicode strings in code, you can use U+1265 to ensure the correct character is used every time.
Common uses
- •Typing and proofreading Ethiopic-script text that includes the syllable be
- •Adding accurate characters to web pages, forms, and UI labels
- •Preparing subtitles or captions in Ethiopic-based languages
- •Designing multilingual graphics or poster text with correct Unicode
- •Building searchable text strings in software and databases
Examples
ብ — Ethiopic Syllable Be (U+1265)
- ብብ ቃል እባክህ
- ብእባክህ ብ ቀና ሁኔታ ጻፍ
- ብብዙ ጊዜ ተመልከት
- ብብ ትምህርት ውስጥ
- ብብ እጅ ይሂድ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1265 | |
| HTML Entity | ብ | |
| HTML Code | ብ | |
| CSS | \1265 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4709 | |
| Decimal | 4709 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Be Letter (ብ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4709 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1265 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1265. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1265, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ብ 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 Syllable Be letter mean?
ብ is the Ethiopic syllable commonly named “Ethiopic syllable be” in Unicode. Like other Ethiopic syllables, it represents a syllabic sound as used in writing systems based on the Ethiopic script. Its exact phonetic value depends on the language and orthography where it appears, but in Unicode it has a specific code point and entity for consistent digital text. If you’re entering text, working with fonts, or generating Unicode strings in code, you can use U+1265 to ensure the correct character is used every time.
What is the Unicode code point for ብ?
The Ethiopic syllable be character ብ is U+1265.
How can I copy ብ into HTML safely?
Use the HTML entity: ብ.
What are the escape sequences for ብ in code?
CSS escape: \\1265 and JavaScript escape: \\u{1265}.
Does ብ have a different name in Unicode data?
Its Unicode name is “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE BE.”