Ethiopic Syllable Bi Letter
ቢ is the Ethiopic syllable bi character (Unicode U+1262).
U+1262
ቢ is a single Ethiopic syllable character used when writing text in Ethiopic scripts. It has a specific Unicode code point, making it reliable for digital use. Use the copy options below to paste it into design tools, web pages, or apps.
Ethiopic Syllable Bi Letter Meaning
ቢ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE BI” (U+1262). As a syllable sign, it represents the sound “bi” within Ethiopic writing. In practice, the exact pronunciation and role depend on the surrounding letters and the language’s orthography, but the character itself is used to spell words that contain the syllable “bi.” Because it is defined in Unicode, you can safely include it in documents, fonts that support Ethiopic scripts, and web content. When copying, use the provided Unicode/escape values if you need to enter it programmatically.
Common uses
- •Pasting Ethiopic text in documents, emails, and chat messages
- •Labeling UI elements or forms for Ethiopic-language content
- •Writing or editing proper names that include the syllable “bi”
- •Creating subtitles or captions in Ethiopic script
- •Building developer content or templates that output Unicode characters
Examples
ቢ Ethiopic syllable bi (U+1262)
- ቢቢ በምሳሌ ጽሑፍ
- ቢከቢ ጋር መጨመር
- ቢበቢ ይፈልጉ
- ቢቢ በጽሑፍ ውስጥ
- ቢስለቢ የተጻፈ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1262 | |
| HTML Entity | ቢ | |
| HTML Code | ቢ | |
| CSS | \1262 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4706 | |
| Decimal | 4706 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Bi Letter (ቢ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4706 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1262 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1262. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1262, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ቢ 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 Bi letter mean?
ቢ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE BI” (U+1262). As a syllable sign, it represents the sound “bi” within Ethiopic writing. In practice, the exact pronunciation and role depend on the surrounding letters and the language’s orthography, but the character itself is used to spell words that contain the syllable “bi.” Because it is defined in Unicode, you can safely include it in documents, fonts that support Ethiopic scripts, and web content. When copying, use the provided Unicode/escape values if you need to enter it programmatically.
What is the Unicode code point for ቢ?
The Unicode code point for ቢ is U+1262.
How can I copy ቢ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ቢ
What CSS escape can I use for ቢ?
Use the CSS escape: \\1262
What JavaScript escape represents ቢ?
Use: \\u{1262}