Ethiopic Syllable De Letter
ድ is the Ethiopic syllable de character used in Amharic and other Ethiopic script writing.
U+12F5
ድ (Ethiopic syllable de) is part of the Ethiopic Unicode block. You can copy it directly or use standard Unicode escapes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This page helps you paste it correctly into text, design tools, and code.
Ethiopic Syllable De Letter Meaning
ድ (Unicode name: Ethiopic Syllable DE, code point U+12F5) is a single character from the Ethiopic script. In Ethiopic writing systems, syllabic characters represent combinations of consonant sounds with a vowel form. The character is commonly encountered in languages that use the Ethiopic script, such as Amharic, where characters like ድ contribute to accurate spelling and word formation. Because it is a distinct Unicode character, it should be handled as its own symbol (not as a combination of separate letters) when copying, searching, or rendering text in software and web pages.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ethiopic text for messages, captions, and documents
- •UI and typography work that requires correct Ethiopic glyph rendering
- •Form inputs and search where exact Unicode character matching matters
- •Generating Ethiopic content from templates in web apps
- •Labeling, content design, and localization for Ethiopic language projects
Examples
ድ Ethiopic Syllable De (U+12F5)
- ድድ ድ ድ
- ድእባክህ ድ አቅርብ
- ድዛሬ ድ ተጻፈ
- ድይህ ድ ቁምፊ ነው
- ድጽሑፍ ይዘት ድ ያካትቱ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12F5 | |
| HTML Entity | ድ | |
| HTML Code | ድ | |
| CSS | \12F5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4853 | |
| Decimal | 4853 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable De Letter (ድ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4853 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12F5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12F5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12f5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ድ 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 De letter mean?
ድ (Unicode name: Ethiopic Syllable DE, code point U+12F5) is a single character from the Ethiopic script. In Ethiopic writing systems, syllabic characters represent combinations of consonant sounds with a vowel form. The character is commonly encountered in languages that use the Ethiopic script, such as Amharic, where characters like ድ contribute to accurate spelling and word formation. Because it is a distinct Unicode character, it should be handled as its own symbol (not as a combination of separate letters) when copying, searching, or rendering text in software and web pages.
What is the Unicode code point for ድ?
The Unicode code point for ድ (Ethiopic syllable de) is U+12F5.
How do I type ድ using HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ድ.
How do I render ድ with CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\12F5. JavaScript escape: \\u{12F5}.
Is ድ a single character or multiple symbols?
It is a single Unicode character (Ethiopic syllable de), not a combination of separate letters.