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Ethiopic Syllable Do Letter

ዶ is the Ethiopic syllable letter Do, encoded at U+12F6.

U+12F6

ዶ (Ethiopic Syllable Do) is a character used in Ethiopic writing. This page helps you copy it reliably and insert it correctly in text editors, websites, and code. You’ll also find common uses, examples, and escape sequences.

Ethiopic Syllable Do Letter Meaning

ዶ is the Ethiopic syllable called “Do,” with the Unicode name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DO” (code point U+12F6). Like other characters in the Ethiopic block, it represents a syllabic sound used in languages that employ Ethiopic script. When you’re writing or displaying Ethiopic text digitally, using the correct character code ensures the syllable appears correctly and consistently across fonts and platforms. It’s most useful for accurate transcription, typographic layout, and content generation where the exact Ethiopic character matters.

Common uses

  • Copy/paste for Ethiopic text in documents and notes
  • User-interface labels or prompts that require Ethiopic characters
  • Transcription work where the exact syllable “Do” must be preserved
  • Web content or social posts written in Ethiopic script
  • Developer use in strings, templates, or localization resources

Examples

ዶ Ethiopic Syllable Do (U+12F6)

  • ዶ ዶ ዶ
  • ሰላም ዶ
  • ይህ ዶ ነው።
  • ጽሑፍ: ዶ በግል መግለጫ
  • እባክዎ ዶ ይምረጡ

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+12F6
HTML Entityዶ
HTML Codeዶ
CSS\12F6

FAQ

What does the Ethiopic Syllable Do letter mean?

ዶ is the Ethiopic syllable called “Do,” with the Unicode name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DO” (code point U+12F6). Like other characters in the Ethiopic block, it represents a syllabic sound used in languages that employ Ethiopic script. When you’re writing or displaying Ethiopic text digitally, using the correct character code ensures the syllable appears correctly and consistently across fonts and platforms. It’s most useful for accurate transcription, typographic layout, and content generation where the exact Ethiopic character matters.

What Unicode character is ዶ?

ዶ is the Ethiopic Syllable Do, Unicode code point U+12F6 (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DO).

How do I enter ዶ in HTML?

Use the HTML entity: ዶ (as provided).

How do I write ዶ using escapes in CSS or JavaScript?

CSS escape: \\12F6. JavaScript escape: \\u{12F6}.

Why does ዶ sometimes not display correctly?

It requires fonts that support the Ethiopic block and should be encoded as the exact character (U+12F6) rather than an approximate similar glyph.