Ethiopic Syllable Bee Letter
ቤ is the Ethiopic syllable “Bee” used in writing systems for Ge’ez/Ethiopic script text.
U+1264
“ቤ” is an Ethiopic syllable character identified in Unicode as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE BEE. On this page you can copy it and find its Unicode details for use in text, design, and development workflows.
Ethiopic Syllable Bee Letter Meaning
ቤ (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE BEE, code point U+1264) is an Ethiopic syllable character. In Ethiopic script, syllables combine with consonant-vowel meanings as part of word formation. When you see ቤ in Ethiopic text, it represents a specific syllabic sound as defined by the script’s writing conventions. Use it when you are recreating Ethiopic words, entering text in Ethiopian languages that use this script, or preparing typographic content that requires exact character-level accuracy.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ethiopic text into documents, emails, and chat
- •Labeling or UI text that must match Ethiopic spelling precisely
- •Designing posters and typography samples using the Ethiopic script
- •Developing software that handles Ethiopic Unicode input/output
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, or manuscript transcriptions
Examples
ቤ (Ethiopic Syllable Bee) — Copy & Info
- ቤቤ ቤ
- ቤእቤ ቤል
- ቤቤ ምስ ጽሑፍ
- ቤቤን ቤን
- ቤቤ ውስጥ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1264 | |
| HTML Entity | ቤ | |
| HTML Code | ቤ | |
| CSS | \1264 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4708 | |
| Decimal | 4708 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Bee Letter (ቤ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4708 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1264 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1264. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1264, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ቤ 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 Bee letter mean?
ቤ (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE BEE, code point U+1264) is an Ethiopic syllable character. In Ethiopic script, syllables combine with consonant-vowel meanings as part of word formation. When you see ቤ in Ethiopic text, it represents a specific syllabic sound as defined by the script’s writing conventions. Use it when you are recreating Ethiopic words, entering text in Ethiopian languages that use this script, or preparing typographic content that requires exact character-level accuracy.
What Unicode character is ቤ?
ቤ is named ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE BEE and has code point U+1264.
How can I copy ቤ into my project or text?
You can copy the character directly (ቤ) from this page, or use the provided escapes like ቤ or \\u{1264}.
What is the HTML entity for ቤ?
The HTML entity for ቤ is ቤ.
Does ቤ have a CSS escape form?
Yes. The CSS escape is \\1264.