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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

  • ሕ ትምህርት
  • ሕይወት
  • ሕብረት
  • ሕልም
  • ሕግ

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+1215
HTML Entityሕ
HTML Codeሕ
CSS\1215

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.