Ethiopic Syllable Ddi Letter
ዺ is the Ethiopic syllable character named DDI (Unicode U+12FA) used in the Ethiopic script.
U+12FA
Need the character ዺ for Ethiopic text? This page helps you copy it reliably across websites, fonts, and code editors. You’ll also find the official Unicode and common escape formats for developers and designers.
Ethiopic Syllable Ddi Letter Meaning
ዺ is an Ethiopic-script syllable character with the Unicode name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DDI” (U+12FA). In Ethiopic writing, characters are syllabic, meaning each symbol typically corresponds to a syllable rather than a single letter. The transliteration is commonly given as “ddi”, reflecting the syllable value used when representing Ethiopic (Ge’ez and related) languages in digital text. Use ዺ anywhere you need the exact symbol: composing Ethiopic words, building multilingual content, labeling, or preparing copy for publishing and UI strings.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Ethiopic text that includes the DDI syllable
- •Correctly rendering Ethiopic characters in web content and documentation
- •Using in UI labels, forms, and multilingual app strings
- •Typography and design work where exact Unicode characters must match
- •Developer tasks such as generating or validating Ethiopic text strings
Examples
ዺ Ethiopic Syllable DDI
- ዺዺ ዺ ዺ
- ዺምሳሌ፡ ዺ ቃል
- ዺዛሬ ዺ ድምፅ
- ዺዺ ፊደል በጽሑፍ
- ዺእባክዎ ዺ ይቅዳ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12FA | |
| HTML Entity | ዺ | |
| HTML Code | ዺ | |
| CSS | \12FA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4858 | |
| Decimal | 4858 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Ddi Letter (ዺ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4858 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12FA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12FA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12fa, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ዺ 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 Ddi letter mean?
ዺ is an Ethiopic-script syllable character with the Unicode name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DDI” (U+12FA). In Ethiopic writing, characters are syllabic, meaning each symbol typically corresponds to a syllable rather than a single letter. The transliteration is commonly given as “ddi”, reflecting the syllable value used when representing Ethiopic (Ge’ez and related) languages in digital text. Use ዺ anywhere you need the exact symbol: composing Ethiopic words, building multilingual content, labeling, or preparing copy for publishing and UI strings.
What is the Unicode code point for ዺ?
The character ዺ has Unicode code point U+12FA.
How can I copy ዺ for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ዺ (as provided for this symbol).
What escape sequence should I use in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\12FA.
What escape sequence should I use in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{12FA}.