Ethiopic Syllable Glottal Wa Letter
ኧ is the Ethiopic syllable “glottal wa” used in Ethiopic scripts.
U+12A7
“ኧ” is an Ethiopic syllable character from the Ethiopic block of Unicode. It has code point U+12A7 and can be copied directly or inserted using common escape formats in web and software projects.
Ethiopic Syllable Glottal Wa Letter Meaning
“ኧ” (U+12A7) is an Ethiopic syllable known in Unicode as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GLOTTAL WA.” In Ethiopic writing, syllable characters represent syllabic units, not individual letters. The symbol is primarily used in languages and text systems that rely on the Ethiopic script, where correct character selection matters for spelling and rendering. When typing or designing, use the exact Unicode character (not a look-alike) to ensure accurate display across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste into Ethiopic-script text for messaging and documents
- •Inputting characters in word processors that support Unicode Ethiopic script
- •Creating UI labels or content in Ethiopic locales on websites and apps
- •Typography and font testing to confirm glyph rendering for U+12A7
- •Developers using the character in HTML/CSS/JavaScript with proper escapes
Examples
ኧ Ethioipic Syllable Glottal Wa
- ኧዛሬ ኧ ተጻፈ።
- ኧኧ እባክህ አስገባ።
- ኧመጽሐፍ ኧ ውስጥ አለ።
- ኧኧ የሚለው ቃል ተመልከት።
- ኧበድር ላይ ኧ ማሳየት
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12A7 | |
| HTML Entity | ኧ | |
| HTML Code | ኧ | |
| CSS | \12A7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4775 | |
| Decimal | 4775 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Glottal Wa Letter (ኧ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4775 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12A7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12A7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12a7, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኧ 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 Wa letter mean?
“ኧ” (U+12A7) is an Ethiopic syllable known in Unicode as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GLOTTAL WA.” In Ethiopic writing, syllable characters represent syllabic units, not individual letters. The symbol is primarily used in languages and text systems that rely on the Ethiopic script, where correct character selection matters for spelling and rendering. When typing or designing, use the exact Unicode character (not a look-alike) to ensure accurate display across fonts and platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ኧ?
The character ኧ has Unicode code point U+12A7.
How can I copy ኧ into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ኧ.
What escapes can developers use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\12A7. JavaScript escape: \\u{12A7}.
Is ኧ the same as any similar-looking character?
No—only the exact Unicode character U+12A7 should be used to ensure correct spelling and proper rendering.