Ethiopic Syllable Hhe Letter
ሕ is the Ethiopic syllable hhe used in written Amharic and related Ethiopic script content.
U+1215
The character ሕ is an Ethiopic syllable known in Unicode as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HHE. It’s commonly needed when typing, copying, or rendering Ethiopic text accurately across apps and devices.
Ethiopic Syllable Hhe Letter Meaning
ሕ (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HHE, code point U+1215) is a single Ethiopic syllable character. In Ethiopic scripts, syllables function as the core building blocks of written words, so each character represents a distinct syllabic sound rather than a single letter. The most practical way to think about ሕ for everyday use is as a standalone Unicode character you can paste into titles, documents, chat messages, or UI text that must match Ethiopic spelling exactly. When working with fonts or software, ensure Ethiopic-capable rendering so the character displays correctly.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ethiopic words in chat, notes, and social posts
- •Typing or entering text in Ethiopia-supporting input methods
- •Preparing multilingual UI labels, headings, and forms that include Ethiopic characters
- •Digital publishing and document creation where exact Unicode text matters
- •Developer workflows: storing, searching, and rendering the character with the correct code point
Examples
ሕ Ethiopic Syllable HHE
- ሕሕ ትምህርት
- ሕሕይወት
- ሕሕብረት
- ሕሕልም
- ሕሕግ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1215 | |
| HTML Entity | ሕ | |
| HTML Code | ሕ | |
| CSS | \1215 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4629 | |
| Decimal | 4629 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Hhe Letter (ሕ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4629 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1215 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1215. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1215, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ሕ 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 Hhe letter mean?
ሕ (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HHE, code point U+1215) is a single Ethiopic syllable character. In Ethiopic scripts, syllables function as the core building blocks of written words, so each character represents a distinct syllabic sound rather than a single letter. The most practical way to think about ሕ for everyday use is as a standalone Unicode character you can paste into titles, documents, chat messages, or UI text that must match Ethiopic spelling exactly. When working with fonts or software, ensure Ethiopic-capable rendering so the character displays correctly.
What is the Unicode code point for ሕ?
The character ሕ is U+1215 (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HHE).
How can I copy ሕ reliably in HTML?
Use the provided HTML entity: ሕ.
How do I write ሕ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\1215. JavaScript escape: \\u{1215}.
Why does ሕ sometimes show as a blank box?
That usually means the font or text rendering system doesn’t support the Ethiopic block; try an Ethiopic-capable font or ensure Unicode support is enabled.