Ethiopic Syllable Haa Letter
ሃ (Ethiopic syllable haa) is a Geez/Ethiopic script character used in writing Amharic and related languages.
U+1203
ሃ is the Ethiopic script character called “Ethiopic syllable haa.” It has the Unicode code point U+1203, so it’s reliable across modern software. Use the copy buttons on this page or the provided escapes in code and stylesheets.
Ethiopic Syllable Haa Letter Meaning
ሃ is an Ethiopic syllable sign from the Ethiopic (Geez) block, identified as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HAA” (Unicode U+1203). In practice, this character is used as part of written words in languages that use the Ethiopic script, such as Amharic. Like many syllabic characters, it represents a specific syllable/phonetic element within the language’s orthography. When you need consistent results, the most dependable way to insert it is by using its Unicode code point (U+1203) or the matching HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes listed on this page.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste in Ethiopic-script text for messages, notes, or captions
- •Typography work for designers preparing multilingual labels or posters
- •Linguistics and language-learning content requiring accurate character forms
- •Developer use in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript where Unicode-safe output matters
- •Social media posts or documentation that must preserve Ethiopic characters
Examples
ሃ | Ethiopic syllable haa (U+1203)
- ሃሃ ሀ ሁ ሂ ሃ
- ሃእባክህ ሃ ይጻፍ
- ሃማርከስ ሃ ይመልስ
- ሃበኢትዮጵያ ሃ ይጠቀማሉ
- ሃሃ ላይ ጽሑፍ ያስገቡ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1203 | |
| HTML Entity | ሃ | |
| HTML Code | ሃ | |
| CSS | \1203 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4611 | |
| Decimal | 4611 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Haa Letter (ሃ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4611 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1203 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1203. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1203, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ሃ 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 Haa letter mean?
ሃ is an Ethiopic syllable sign from the Ethiopic (Geez) block, identified as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HAA” (Unicode U+1203). In practice, this character is used as part of written words in languages that use the Ethiopic script, such as Amharic. Like many syllabic characters, it represents a specific syllable/phonetic element within the language’s orthography. When you need consistent results, the most dependable way to insert it is by using its Unicode code point (U+1203) or the matching HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes listed on this page.
What is the Unicode code point for ሃ?
The Ethiopic syllable haa (ሃ) is Unicode U+1203.
How can I copy ሃ reliably in web pages?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ሃ.
What CSS or JavaScript escape can I use for ሃ?
CSS escape: \\1203. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{1203}.
Does ሃ belong to the Ethiopic/Ge\u0002ez script?
Yes. It’s categorized under Ethiopic and is named ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HAA.