Ethiopic Syllable Glottal O Letter
ኦ is the Ethiopic syllable “glottal o” used in Amharic and other Ethiopic script texts.
U+12A6
ኦ (U+12A6) is an Ethiopic syllable character. It’s commonly used when writing Ethiopian languages that use the Ethiopic script. Below you’ll find copy-friendly forms and implementation details for web and software use.
Ethiopic Syllable Glottal O Letter Meaning
ኦ is the Ethiopic syllable “glottal o” (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GLOTTAL O). Like other characters in the Ethiopic syllabary, it represents a syllable unit rather than a single Latin-style sound. In practice, ኦ appears as part of normal word spellings in Ethiopic-script writing, especially in languages that use this syllabary. If you’re designing text, labeling, or content that must match existing orthography, using the exact character U+12A6 is important for correct rendering and consistent search/copy behavior across devices and platforms.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Ethiopic-script text for messages, notes, or captions
- •Typography and UI labels where the exact character ኦ must be preserved
- •Form fields and search tools that require correct Unicode matching (U+12A6)
- •Web content authoring (emails, CMS, documentation) needing reliable character encoding
- •Developer use in code and templates via Unicode/escape sequences
Examples
ኦ — Ethiopic Syllable Glottal O (U+12A6)
- ኦኦ ያለ ጽሑፍ
- ኦኦ እንዴት ነው?
- ኦኦ ሰላም በል
- ኦኦ ተመልከት
- ኦኦ ይህ ጽሑፍ ተቀምጧል
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12A6 | |
| HTML Entity | ኦ | |
| HTML Code | ኦ | |
| CSS | \12A6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4774 | |
| Decimal | 4774 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Glottal O Letter (ኦ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4774 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12A6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12A6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12a6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኦ 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 O letter mean?
ኦ is the Ethiopic syllable “glottal o” (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GLOTTAL O). Like other characters in the Ethiopic syllabary, it represents a syllable unit rather than a single Latin-style sound. In practice, ኦ appears as part of normal word spellings in Ethiopic-script writing, especially in languages that use this syllabary. If you’re designing text, labeling, or content that must match existing orthography, using the exact character U+12A6 is important for correct rendering and consistent search/copy behavior across devices and platforms.
What Unicode character is ኦ?
ኦ is the Ethiopic syllable “glottal o” with Unicode code point U+12A6 (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GLOTTAL O).
How do I copy ኦ into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ኦ.
How do I use ኦ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape sequence: \\12A6.
How do I include ኦ in JavaScript strings?
Use the Unicode escape: \\u{12A6}.