Ethiopic Syllable Glottal Ee Letter
ኤ is the Ethiopic syllable glottal EE character (U+12A4).
U+12A4
“ኤ” is an Ethiopic syllable used in the Ethiopic writing system. This page helps you copy it reliably and understand its standard Unicode identity. You’ll also find ready-to-use code escapes for developers.
Ethiopic Syllable Glottal Ee Letter Meaning
“ኤ” is Unicode character U+12A4, named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GLOTTAL EE”. It belongs to the Ethiopic script category and represents a syllabic sound value associated with the “glottal EE” form. Like other Ethiopic syllables, it is typically used within written words rather than as a standalone letter with independent punctuation-like function. If you are working with Amharic or related Ethiopic texts, this character may appear as part of normal spelling. For digital use, the most important detail is its stable Unicode code point (U+12A4) and the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for consistent rendering.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ethiopic text for documents and messaging
- •Typing Ethiopic content in web forms, profiles, and comments
- •Building multilingual datasets that include Ethiopic script samples
- •Ensuring correct rendering in HTML by using the numeric entity
- •Using Unicode escapes in CSS or JavaScript for reliable display
Examples
ኤ — Ethiopic Syllable Glottal EE
- ኤኤ ከተማ
- ኤኤ ቤት
- ኤእንኳን ኤ ተመልከት
- ኤኤ ጽሑፍ
- ኤኤ መረጃ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12A4 | |
| HTML Entity | ኤ | |
| HTML Code | ኤ | |
| CSS | \12A4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4772 | |
| Decimal | 4772 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Glottal Ee Letter (ኤ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4772 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12A4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12A4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12a4, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኤ 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 Glottal Ee letter mean?
“ኤ” is Unicode character U+12A4, named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GLOTTAL EE”. It belongs to the Ethiopic script category and represents a syllabic sound value associated with the “glottal EE” form. Like other Ethiopic syllables, it is typically used within written words rather than as a standalone letter with independent punctuation-like function. If you are working with Amharic or related Ethiopic texts, this character may appear as part of normal spelling. For digital use, the most important detail is its stable Unicode code point (U+12A4) and the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for consistent rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for ኤ?
The character ኤ has Unicode code point U+12A4.
How can I copy ኤ into HTML?
Use the provided HTML entity: ኤ.
What is the CSS escape for ኤ?
You can use the CSS escape \\12A4.
How do I reference ኤ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{12A4}.