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Ethiopic Syllable Bo Letter

ቦ is the Ethiopic syllable symbol “BO” (U+1266) used in written Geʽez/Ethiopic languages.

U+1266

The character ቦ represents the Ethiopic syllable BO. It’s part of the Ethiopic writing system and is encoded in Unicode as U+1266. You can copy it directly or use the provided code point and escape sequences.

Ethiopic Syllable Bo Letter Meaning

ቦ (Unicode U+1266) is the Ethiopic syllable “BO” (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE BO). Like other Ethiopic syllables, it functions as a phonetic building block in written words, forming part of how syllables are represented in Geʽez-derived scripts used across Ethiopia. In practice, the character appears when spelling words that include a BO sound, and it may be used in modern Ethiopian languages as well as contexts that rely on Ethiopic script. When publishing, designing, or coding text, it’s important to use the correct Unicode character so it renders properly.

Common uses

  • Copying Ethiopic text for documents, notes, or web content
  • Typing or composing words that contain the BO syllable in Ethiopic script
  • Adding accurate characters to subtitles, captions, and transcripts
  • Designing typographic samples or language display banners
  • Encoding characters in web apps using Unicode (U+1266) and escapes

Examples

ቦ Ethiopian Syllable BO (U+1266)

  • ቦ ባለ ጽሑፍ
  • እዚህ ቦ አለ
  • ቦ ቃል ማስገባት
  • የቦ ተከታይ ፊደል
  • ቦ በስም ውስጥ

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+1266
HTML Entityቦ
HTML Codeቦ
CSS\1266

FAQ

What does the Ethiopic Syllable Bo letter mean?

ቦ (Unicode U+1266) is the Ethiopic syllable “BO” (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE BO). Like other Ethiopic syllables, it functions as a phonetic building block in written words, forming part of how syllables are represented in Geʽez-derived scripts used across Ethiopia. In practice, the character appears when spelling words that include a BO sound, and it may be used in modern Ethiopian languages as well as contexts that rely on Ethiopic script. When publishing, designing, or coding text, it’s important to use the correct Unicode character so it renders properly.

What is the Unicode code point for ቦ?

The character ቦ is Unicode U+1266 (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE BO).

How can I copy ቦ into HTML?

You can use the HTML entity: ቦ.

What CSS escape should I use for this character?

Use the CSS escape: \\1266.

How do I represent ቦ in JavaScript?

Use the Unicode escape: \\u{1266}.