Ethiopic Syllable Hhi Letter
“ሒ” is the Ethiopic syllable hhi character used in Ethiopic script text.
U+1212
“ሒ” is an Ethiopic script syllable character. It’s encoded at U+1212 and can be copied or inserted using several common web and programming escapes.
Ethiopic Syllable Hhi Letter Meaning
“ሒ” is the Ethiopic syllable HHI (unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HHI). As a syllabic character, it represents a specific sound unit used within Ethiopic writing. In plain text, it behaves like a single Unicode character, so the safest way to use it is to copy/paste the character or insert it using its Unicode code point U+1212. Because fonts and input methods vary, you may need an Ethiopic-capable font to display it correctly in browsers, design tools, and messaging apps.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for Ethiopic-language text and labels
- •Designing posters or captions that require Ethiopic syllables
- •Typing or entering Unicode text in editors that support Ethiopic characters
- •Programming and templating: inserting the character via Unicode escapes
- •Referencing or documenting Ethiopic characters in writing and education
Examples
ሒ (Ethiopic syllable hhi) symbol details
- ሒሒ ሓ ሑ ሔ
- ሒሰላም ሒ
- ሒዛሬ ሒ ተመልከቱ
- ሒጽሑፍ ይጀምሩ ሒ
- ሒሒ ምልክት ይህ ነው
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1212 | |
| HTML Entity | ሒ | |
| HTML Code | ሒ | |
| CSS | \1212 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4626 | |
| Decimal | 4626 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Hhi Letter (ሒ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4626 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1212 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1212. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1212, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ሒ 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 Hhi letter mean?
“ሒ” is the Ethiopic syllable HHI (unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HHI). As a syllabic character, it represents a specific sound unit used within Ethiopic writing. In plain text, it behaves like a single Unicode character, so the safest way to use it is to copy/paste the character or insert it using its Unicode code point U+1212. Because fonts and input methods vary, you may need an Ethiopic-capable font to display it correctly in browsers, design tools, and messaging apps.
What is the Unicode code point for “ሒ”?
“ሒ” is U+1212 (unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HHI).
How can I copy “ሒ” in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ሒ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for “ሒ”?
CSS escape: \\1212. JavaScript escape: \\u{1212}.
Why does “ሒ” sometimes show as a box or blank?
Your device/app may not have a font that supports Ethiopic. Try switching to an Ethiopic-capable font or use a Unicode-safe input method.