Ethiopic Syllable Bu Letter
ቡ is the Ethiopic syllable bu, encoded as Unicode U+1261.
U+1261
ቡ (Ethiopic syllable bu) is a character from the Ethiopic block in Unicode. It’s commonly used in writing systems for Ethiopian languages that use Ethiopic script. This page helps you copy, identify, and use the character in text and apps.
Ethiopic Syllable Bu Letter Meaning
ቡ is an Ethiopic syllable character whose Unicode name is “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE BU” (U+1261). In Ethiopic writing, syllable characters represent sounds in a structured script, so ቡ functions as the “bu” syllable within words. Its exact pronunciation and role depend on the surrounding letters and the language’s orthography. If you’re working with Ethiopic text for documents, messaging, or localization, using the correct Unicode character (U+1261) helps ensure the syllable renders properly and matches what readers expect.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Ethiopic text for messages and chat
- •Localized UI strings for Ethiopic-script apps
- •Proofreading or editing Ethiopic documents in word processors
- •Creating names, labels, or titles that require Ethiopic characters
- •Typography and font testing to verify correct rendering of U+1261
Examples
ቡ Ethiopic syllable bu (U+1261)
- ቡየቡ ሥራ እየተካሄደ ነው
- ቡቡቃያ በጣም ጣፋጭ ነው
- ቡቡ እንዴት ነው?
- ቡእባክዎ ቡ ይጻፉ
- ቡዛሬ ቡ በትክክል ተቀምጧል
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1261 | |
| HTML Entity | ቡ | |
| HTML Code | ቡ | |
| CSS | \1261 |
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Syllable Bu letter mean?
ቡ is an Ethiopic syllable character whose Unicode name is “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE BU” (U+1261). In Ethiopic writing, syllable characters represent sounds in a structured script, so ቡ functions as the “bu” syllable within words. Its exact pronunciation and role depend on the surrounding letters and the language’s orthography. If you’re working with Ethiopic text for documents, messaging, or localization, using the correct Unicode character (U+1261) helps ensure the syllable renders properly and matches what readers expect.
What Unicode character is ቡ?
ቡ is “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE BU” with Unicode code point U+1261.
How do I copy ቡ quickly?
Copy the character directly from this page (ቡ). You can also use the HTML entity form ቡ or the escapes: \\\\1261 and \\\\u{1261}.
Will ቡ display correctly in my browser or app?
It should render correctly when the font supports the Ethiopic block and the text uses the proper Unicode character U+1261.
Is ቡ the same as the Latin letter “B”?
No. ቡ is an Ethiopic syllable character (U+1261), while “B” is a Latin letter. They are different scripts and different Unicode characters.