Ethiopic Syllable Dde Letter
ዽ is the Ethiopic syllable DDE character used in Ethiopic writing systems.
U+12FD
ዽ (Ethiopic syllable DDE) is a Unicode character from the Ethiopic block. You can copy it directly or paste it using standard Unicode escapes in code. Below are practical ways to use and reference ዽ accurately.
Ethiopic Syllable Dde Letter Meaning
ዽ is the Ethiopic syllable with the Unicode name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DDE” (code point U+12FD). It belongs to the Ethiopic writing system and is typically used as a syllabic character in languages that use Ethiopic script conventions. For digital text, the most important thing is using the correct Unicode code point so the character renders consistently across platforms and fonts. When writing or designing, treat ዽ as a single character (not a sequence), and copy it directly from this page or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escape forms.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Ethiopic text in documents, messaging apps, and web forms
- •UI typography testing to verify rendering of Ethiopic characters
- •Labeling or captioning content that uses Ethiopic script conventions
- •Scripting and templating where exact Unicode code points must be preserved
- •Creating datasets or fixtures that include Ethiopic syllables
Examples
ዽ Ethiopic Syllable DDE
- ዽዽ ድ ዶ ዳ
- ዽእባክህ ዽ ውስጥ ፃፍ
- ዽዛሬ ዽ ተጠቀም
- ዽይህ ጽሑፍ ዽ ይዞል
- ዽዽ ቁምፊ ይታይ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12FD | |
| HTML Entity | ዽ | |
| HTML Code | ዽ | |
| CSS | \12FD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4861 | |
| Decimal | 4861 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Dde Letter (ዽ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4861 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12FD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12FD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12fd, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ዽ 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 Dde letter mean?
ዽ is the Ethiopic syllable with the Unicode name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DDE” (code point U+12FD). It belongs to the Ethiopic writing system and is typically used as a syllabic character in languages that use Ethiopic script conventions. For digital text, the most important thing is using the correct Unicode code point so the character renders consistently across platforms and fonts. When writing or designing, treat ዽ as a single character (not a sequence), and copy it directly from this page or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escape forms.
What is the Unicode code point for ዽ?
The character ዽ has Unicode code point U+12FD.
How do I copy ዽ reliably into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ዽ.
What escapes can I use in CSS and JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\12FD. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{12FD}.
Is ዽ one character or multiple characters?
It is a single Ethiopic syllable character; copy/paste it as one symbol to avoid incorrect rendering.