Ethiopic Syllable Ddo Letter
ዾ is the Ethiopic syllable Ddo character from Unicode U+12FE, used in Ethiopic text encoding.
U+12FE
ዾ is a single Ethiopic character in the Unicode Ethiopic block. It’s identified as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DDO” at code point U+12FE. This page helps you copy it reliably across websites, design tools, and code.
Ethiopic Syllable Ddo Letter Meaning
“ዾ” (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DDO, U+12FE) is an Ethiopic-script syllable character. Like other characters in the Ethiopic block, it represents a syllabic unit used in written Ethiopic languages and proper text rendering requires a font that supports the Ethiopic range. The exact linguistic usage depends on the language and orthography where it appears. If you’re working with Unicode text, the most important thing is using the correct code point (U+12FE) and ensuring your software or web page uses a compatible font.
Common uses
- •Copying Ethiopic text that includes the syllable Ddo into documents or messaging apps
- •Typing or composing Ethiopic content in editors that support Unicode Ethiopic characters
- •Web design and typography work requiring correct rendering of Ethiopic syllables
- •Programming tasks where you need to embed the character using Unicode escapes
- •Preparing multilingual data sets and ensuring consistent character encoding
Examples
ዾ Ethiopic Syllable Ddo (U+12FE)
- ዾዾ ይ ዱ ሀ (example Ethiopic sequence)
- ዾከዾ ጋር የተጻፈ ጽሑፍ (sample Ethiopic text)
- ዾዾት እባክህ (short Ethiopic phrase example)
- ዾይህ ዾ ናይ ምሳሌ ነው (example line)
- ዾዾ—በUnicode U+12FE (annotated example)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12FE | |
| HTML Entity | ዾ | |
| HTML Code | ዾ | |
| CSS | \12FE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4862 | |
| Decimal | 4862 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Ddo Letter (ዾ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4862 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12FE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12FE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12fe, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ዾ 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 Ddo letter mean?
“ዾ” (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DDO, U+12FE) is an Ethiopic-script syllable character. Like other characters in the Ethiopic block, it represents a syllabic unit used in written Ethiopic languages and proper text rendering requires a font that supports the Ethiopic range. The exact linguistic usage depends on the language and orthography where it appears. If you’re working with Unicode text, the most important thing is using the correct code point (U+12FE) and ensuring your software or web page uses a compatible font.
What is the Unicode code point for ዾ?
The symbol ዾ has Unicode code point U+12FE and Unicode name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DDO”.
How can I copy ዾ on the web?
Copy the character directly as ዾ, or use the HTML entity: ዾ.
What escapes can I use in code?
CSS escape: \12FE. JavaScript escape: \u{12FE}.
Why doesn’t ዾ display correctly in my app?
If you see boxes or missing glyphs, your font may not support the Ethiopic range. Switch to a Unicode font that includes Ethiopic characters.