Ethiopic Syllable Gwaa Letter
ጓ is the Ethiopic syllable “gwaa” (U+1313) used in Ethiopian script writing.
U+1313
ጓ is a character from the Ethiopic writing system. It is commonly referenced as the “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GWAA” with code point U+1313. Use it when you need the exact Ethiopic glyph for “gwaa” in text.
Ethiopic Syllable Gwaa Letter Meaning
ጓ (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GWAA, U+1313) is an Ethiopic syllable character. In practice, it represents a spoken syllable sound in Ethiopic languages that use the Ge’ez script block. Like other syllabic characters, it is used as part of words rather than as a standalone letter in alphabetic spelling. When copying, using the correct Unicode character is important for proper rendering and search. For developers, the safest way to include it is via Unicode escape sequences so the exact glyph is preserved across platforms.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Ethiopic text that includes the “gwaa” syllable
- •Typing or correcting Ge’ez/Ethiopic script in digital documents
- •Labeling content in Ethiopian language datasets or datasets metadata
- •Building UI strings that must match official orthography exactly
- •Creating typography samples or fonts that support Ethiopic characters
Examples
ጓ Ethiopic syllable gwaa
- ጓሰጓጓ ጽሑፍ ይኖራል
- ጓጓ በቃል ውስጥ ይታያል
- ጓእባክዎ ጓን እንደዚህ ይቅዳ
- ጓየጓ ፊደል በጽሑፍ ቅንብር ውስጥ
- ጓU+1313 ጓ ቁምፊ ምሳሌ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1313 | |
| HTML Entity | ጓ | |
| HTML Code | ጓ | |
| CSS | \1313 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4883 | |
| Decimal | 4883 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Gwaa Letter (ጓ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4883 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1313 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1313. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1313, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ጓ 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 Gwaa letter mean?
ጓ (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GWAA, U+1313) is an Ethiopic syllable character. In practice, it represents a spoken syllable sound in Ethiopic languages that use the Ge’ez script block. Like other syllabic characters, it is used as part of words rather than as a standalone letter in alphabetic spelling. When copying, using the correct Unicode character is important for proper rendering and search. For developers, the safest way to include it is via Unicode escape sequences so the exact glyph is preserved across platforms.
What character is ጓ?
ጓ is the Ethiopic syllable “gwaa” (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GWAA) with code point U+1313.
How do I copy ጓ correctly?
Use copy/paste from this page to ensure you get the exact Unicode character, not a similar-looking glyph.
What escape sequences can I use in code?
HTML entity: ጓ CSS escape: \\1313 JavaScript escape: \\u{1313}.
Will ጓ display the same on all devices?
It should display correctly when the system font supports Ethiopic characters. If it doesn’t, it may show a fallback or missing-glyph box.