Ethiopic Syllable Da Letter
ደ is the Ethiopic syllable character DA from the Ethiopic Unicode block.
U+12F0
ደ is an Ethiopic script character used to represent the syllable “da.” It has a specific Unicode code point, so it can be reliably copied and displayed in modern text systems.
Ethiopic Syllable Da Letter Meaning
“ደ” is the Ethiopic syllable letter known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DA. In Unicode it is encoded at U+12F0 and belongs to the Ethiopic writing system. Like other Ethiopic syllable characters, it represents a unit of sound used in written words rather than a standalone Latin-style letter. Exact pronunciation and usage depend on the language and orthography where Ethiopic script is used. If you’re building fonts, testing text rendering, or working with Ethiopic content, this character is primarily important as a properly encoded Unicode character for consistent copy/paste and display.
Common uses
- •Copy/pasting Ethiopic text in emails, chats, and documents
- •Preparing content for web pages that require correct Ethiopic Unicode rendering
- •Testing font and glyph support for the Ethiopic block (U+12F0)
- •Labeling or editing data fields that store Ethiopic syllable characters
- •Using the character in digital typography, subtitles, or UI text for Ethiopic languages
Examples
ደ (Ethiopic Syllable Da) Symbol Info
- ደደም እንደ ምሳሌ
- ደደማስቆ ይባላል
- ደእንኳን ደ ይሁን
- ደደብረ መንገድ
- ደዛሬ ደ ብለን እንፃፍ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12F0 | |
| HTML Entity | ደ | |
| HTML Code | ደ | |
| CSS | \12F0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4848 | |
| Decimal | 4848 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Da Letter (ደ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4848 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12F0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12F0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12f0, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ደ 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 Da letter mean?
“ደ” is the Ethiopic syllable letter known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DA. In Unicode it is encoded at U+12F0 and belongs to the Ethiopic writing system. Like other Ethiopic syllable characters, it represents a unit of sound used in written words rather than a standalone Latin-style letter. Exact pronunciation and usage depend on the language and orthography where Ethiopic script is used. If you’re building fonts, testing text rendering, or working with Ethiopic content, this character is primarily important as a properly encoded Unicode character for consistent copy/paste and display.
What is the Unicode code point for ደ?
The Unicode code point for ደ is U+12F0.
How can I copy ደ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the Unicode forms like CSS escape \\12F0 or JavaScript \u{12F0} to insert it in code.
What are the available HTML and programming escapes?
HTML entity: ደ (as provided), CSS escape: \\12F0, JavaScript escape: \u{12F0}.
Does ደ have multiple meanings?
For this character, the primary meaning is its identity as the Ethiopic syllable DA. Specific word-level meaning depends on the language and context where Ethiopic script is used.