Ethiopic Syllable Ddu Letter
The Ethiopic syllable ዹ (U+12F9) is a character used in Ethiopic writing.
U+12F9
ዹ is an Ethiopic character known by the Unicode name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DDU.” This page helps you copy it reliably and understand its basic technical identifiers for use in documents and web text.
Ethiopic Syllable Ddu Letter Meaning
“ዹ” is the Unicode character U+12F9 with the name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DDU.” As an Ethiopic syllable, it is part of the Ethiopic block in Unicode and is intended for writing systems that use Ethiopic scripts. Its meaning is determined by the language, word, and orthography where it appears; the character itself is a syllabic unit rather than a punctuation mark or a symbol with a single universal meaning. For accurate use, rely on the exact character “ዹ” and the provided encoding details (HTML entity, CSS escape, JavaScript escape) when inserting it into software, fonts, or content.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste into Ethiopic-language text for correct spelling
- •Labeling or correcting names and words in documents and editors
- •Building multilingual content for websites and apps using Unicode
- •Creating search-friendly text snippets for writers and editors
- •Using the character in typography or font testing tools
Examples
ዹ Ethiopic Syllable DDU
- ዹዹን ይጻፉ
- ዹእባክዎ ዹ ይጠቀሙ
- ዹዹ በጽሑፍ ውስጥ ያኑሩ
- ዹዹ ተገቢ ፊደል ነው
- ዹዹ እንዴት እንደሚገባ ይመልከቱ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12F9 | |
| HTML Entity | ዹ | |
| HTML Code | ዹ | |
| CSS | \12F9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4857 | |
| Decimal | 4857 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Ddu Letter (ዹ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4857 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12F9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12F9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12f9, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ዹ 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 Ddu letter mean?
“ዹ” is the Unicode character U+12F9 with the name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DDU.” As an Ethiopic syllable, it is part of the Ethiopic block in Unicode and is intended for writing systems that use Ethiopic scripts. Its meaning is determined by the language, word, and orthography where it appears; the character itself is a syllabic unit rather than a punctuation mark or a symbol with a single universal meaning. For accurate use, rely on the exact character “ዹ” and the provided encoding details (HTML entity, CSS escape, JavaScript escape) when inserting it into software, fonts, or content.
What is the Unicode name of ዹ?
The Unicode name is “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DDU.”
What is the Unicode code point for ዹ?
The code point is U+12F9.
How can I insert ዹ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ዹ
What escape sequences can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\12F9. JavaScript escape: \\u{12F9}.