Ethiopic Syllable Doa Letter
ⶌ is the Ethiopic syllable character called Ethiopic Syllable Doa (U+2D8C).
U+2D8C
This page is a quick reference for the Ethiopic Syllable Doa character (ⶌ). You can copy it directly, or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escape codes.
Ethiopic Syllable Doa Letter Meaning
ⶌ is the Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DOA” with Unicode code point U+2D8C. It belongs to the Ethiopic writing system and is typically encountered in texts and resources that use Ge’ez-derived syllabic scripts (often for languages that use Ethiopic script). Like other Ethiopic syllables, it represents a syllabic sound unit rather than a single consonant or vowel. When creating documents, subtitles, or typography, this character is mainly used to accurately reproduce Ethiopic text and avoid substitution characters.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ethiopic text accurately in documents and editors
- •Using the character in font testing or Unicode rendering checks
- •Adding Ethiopic script characters to web or app content
- •Writing study notes or transliteration examples that include Ethiopic syllables
- •Creating labels, captions, or social posts that require correct Ethiopic characters
Examples
ⶌ Ethiopic Syllable Doa
- ⶌⶌ in an Ethiopic script practice line
- ⶌGe’ez lesson: ⶌ is one syllable sign to memorize
- ⶌFont test string: ⶌⶌⶌ
- ⶌUnicode check: U+2D8C = ⶌ
- ⶌCaption example using the Ethiopic Syllable Doa: ⶌ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2D8C | |
| HTML Entity | ⶌ | |
| HTML Code | ⶌ | |
| CSS | \2D8C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11660 | |
| Decimal | 11660 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Doa Letter (ⶌ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11660 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2D8C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2D8C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2d8c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⶌ 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 Doa letter mean?
ⶌ is the Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DOA” with Unicode code point U+2D8C. It belongs to the Ethiopic writing system and is typically encountered in texts and resources that use Ge’ez-derived syllabic scripts (often for languages that use Ethiopic script). Like other Ethiopic syllables, it represents a syllabic sound unit rather than a single consonant or vowel. When creating documents, subtitles, or typography, this character is mainly used to accurately reproduce Ethiopic text and avoid substitution characters.
What is the Unicode for ⶌ?
ⶌ is “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DOA” at Unicode code point U+2D8C.
How can I copy ⶌ into HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ⶌ.
How do I use ⶌ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2D8C. JavaScript escape: \\u{2D8C}.
Why does ⶌ sometimes show as a box?
If your system or font doesn’t support Ethiopic characters, the glyph may not render and could appear as a placeholder box.