Ethiopic Syllable Joa Letter
ⶎ is the Ethiopic syllable JoA character (Unicode U+2D8E) used in Ethiopic script text.
U+2D8E
ⶎ is a Unicode character from the Ethiopic block. It represents a specific syllable in Ethiopic writing, named “Ethiopic Syllable JOA.” If you need to type, display, or code this character, you can copy it directly or use the provided escapes.
Ethiopic Syllable Joa Letter Meaning
ⶎ (Ethiopic Syllable JOA) is a single Ethiopic syllable character encoded in Unicode at U+2D8E. As part of Ethiopic writing, it is used as a discrete unit of the script (rather than a punctuation mark). In practice, you’ll encounter it when working with Ethiopic language content, transcription, or typography that requires exact Unicode characters. For digital use, it’s important to rely on the character itself or the correct codepoint/escapes (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) so the text renders consistently across platforms and fonts that support the Ethiopic block.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact Ethiopic syllable into documents or digital text fields
- •Rendering Ethiopic script correctly in web pages using Unicode and escapes
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, or transcripts that require precise character matching
- •Using the character in fonts and typography tests for the Ethiopic block
- •Typing or pasting character content for language data entry and validation
Examples
ⶎ Ethiopic Syllable JoA Symbol
- ⶎቀⶎቁ
- ⶎሓⶎል
- ⶎዛⶎን ምሳሌ
- ⶎⶎ ቃል መፃፍ
- ⶎጽሑፍ: ⶎ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2D8E | |
| HTML Entity | ⶎ | |
| HTML Code | ⶎ | |
| CSS | \2D8E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11662 | |
| Decimal | 11662 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Joa Letter (ⶎ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11662 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2D8E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2D8E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2d8e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⶎ 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 Joa letter mean?
ⶎ (Ethiopic Syllable JOA) is a single Ethiopic syllable character encoded in Unicode at U+2D8E. As part of Ethiopic writing, it is used as a discrete unit of the script (rather than a punctuation mark). In practice, you’ll encounter it when working with Ethiopic language content, transcription, or typography that requires exact Unicode characters. For digital use, it’s important to rely on the character itself or the correct codepoint/escapes (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) so the text renders consistently across platforms and fonts that support the Ethiopic block.
What Unicode character is ⶎ?
ⶎ is “Ethiopic Syllable JOA” with Unicode codepoint U+2D8E.
How can I copy ⶎ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. For technical work, you can also use the provided escapes (HTML, CSS, or JavaScript) to avoid input-method issues.
What is the HTML entity for ⶎ?
The HTML entity is ⶎ.
How do I type ⶎ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2D8E. JavaScript escape: \\u{2D8E}.