Ethiopic Syllable Hhaa Letter
ሓ is the Ethiopic syllable HHAA character (Unicode U+1213) used in Amharic and related Ethiopic writing.
U+1213
ሓ is an Ethiopic script character identified in Unicode as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HHAA. It’s used when writing Ethiopic (Ge’ez) syllabary text and related languages. Below are practical ways to copy and use it in documents and code.
Ethiopic Syllable Hhaa Letter Meaning
“ሓ” is the Ethiopic syllable HHAA (Unicode U+1213), part of the Ethiopic (Ge’ez) syllabary. As a syllabic character, it represents a specific syllable value within the script rather than a standalone letter in the way Latin characters do. The exact phonetic or orthographic role depends on the language and orthographic system in which it’s used. If you’re producing Ethiopic text, accurate Unicode usage is essential: use the character itself or the provided escapes to avoid mismatches caused by font or encoding issues.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste ሓ into Ethiopic text fields, forms, or messaging apps
- •Web development: output the character using HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escapes
- •Typography and design: include the glyph in posters, templates, and UI mockups
- •Data entry and localization: store and display Ethiopic text consistently in databases
- •Accessibility and content creation: ensure correct Unicode rendering in captions and subtitles
Examples
ሓ — Ethiopic Syllable HHAA (U+1213)
- ሓሓ ሰላም
- ሓይህ ሓ ነው
- ሓእባክህ ሓ ስጠኝ
- ሓሓ ተመልስ
- ሓሓ እንደ መልስ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1213 | |
| HTML Entity | ሓ | |
| HTML Code | ሓ | |
| CSS | \1213 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4627 | |
| Decimal | 4627 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Hhaa Letter (ሓ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4627 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1213 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1213. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1213, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ሓ 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 Hhaa letter mean?
“ሓ” is the Ethiopic syllable HHAA (Unicode U+1213), part of the Ethiopic (Ge’ez) syllabary. As a syllabic character, it represents a specific syllable value within the script rather than a standalone letter in the way Latin characters do. The exact phonetic or orthographic role depends on the language and orthographic system in which it’s used. If you’re producing Ethiopic text, accurate Unicode usage is essential: use the character itself or the provided escapes to avoid mismatches caused by font or encoding issues.
What is the Unicode code point for ሓ?
ሓ is U+1213 (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HHAA).
How can I type ሓ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ሓ.
What CSS escape can I use for ሓ?
Use the CSS escape: \1213.
What JavaScript escape works for ሓ?
Use: \u{1213}.