Ethiopic Syllable Hi Letter
ሂ (Ethiopic syllable hi, U+1202) is a character from the Ethiopic script used in written Amharic and related languages.
U+1202
ሂ is the Ethiopic syllable hi. This page helps you copy it reliably across browsers, tools, and code editors. You’ll also find common uses, examples, and character reference details.
Ethiopic Syllable Hi Letter Meaning
ሂ is an Ethiopic-script character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HI” with Unicode code point U+1202. As part of the Ethiopic writing system, it represents a syllabic sound “hi” in words and proper spelling. The exact pronunciation can vary slightly depending on the language and surrounding characters, but its role is to form syllables in Ethiopic text rather than individual letters. Use it when you need the specific Ethiopic syllable in names, words, captions, or text content written in Ethiopic script, and when matching typography and character-level accuracy.
Common uses
- •Typing or editing Ethiopic-script text in word processors and mobile keyboards
- •Designing posters, flyers, and titles that include the syllable “hi”
- •Writing social media captions or messages in Ethiopic script
- •Building multilingual content systems that require exact Unicode characters
- •Transcribing names and terms that use the Ethiopic syllable hi
Examples
ሂ Ethiopic Syllable Hi (U+1202)
- ሂሂ ሓ ል ሙ
- ሂበቃ ሂ ተጻፈ።
- ሂእባክህ ሂ ብለህ ጻፍ።
- ሂሙዚቃ ሂ ይኸውና ይሻላል።
- ሂዛሬ ሂ ተጠቃሚ ነው።
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1202 | |
| HTML Entity | ሂ | |
| HTML Code | ሂ | |
| CSS | \1202 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4610 | |
| Decimal | 4610 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Hi Letter (ሂ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4610 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1202 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1202. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1202, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ሂ 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 Hi letter mean?
ሂ is an Ethiopic-script character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HI” with Unicode code point U+1202. As part of the Ethiopic writing system, it represents a syllabic sound “hi” in words and proper spelling. The exact pronunciation can vary slightly depending on the language and surrounding characters, but its role is to form syllables in Ethiopic text rather than individual letters. Use it when you need the specific Ethiopic syllable in names, words, captions, or text content written in Ethiopic script, and when matching typography and character-level accuracy.
What is the Unicode code point for ሂ?
The Unicode code point for ሂ is U+1202.
How can I copy ሂ reliably into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ሂ.
How do I enter ሂ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\1202. JavaScript escape: \\u{1202}.
What is ሂ called in Unicode?
It is named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE HI”.