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)
- ቦቦ ባለ ጽሑፍ
- ቦእዚህ ቦ አለ
- ቦቦ ቃል ማስገባት
- ቦየቦ ተከታይ ፊደል
- ቦቦ በስም ውስጥ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1266 | |
| HTML Entity | ቦ | |
| HTML Code | ቦ | |
| CSS | \1266 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4710 | |
| Decimal | 4710 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Bo Letter (ቦ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4710 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1266 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1266. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1266, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ቦ 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 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}.