Ethiopic Syllable Ka Letter
ከ is the Ethiopic syllable “Ka” character used in Ge’ez and related writing systems.
U+12A8
ከ (Ethiopic Syllable Ka) is a Unicode character used in Ethiopic scripts. You can copy it into text, web pages, or code using its Unicode value U+12A8. Below you’ll find practical ways to use and represent it.
Ethiopic Syllable Ka Letter Meaning
ከ is the Ethiopic syllable “Ka” character, with Unicode name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KA” (code point U+12A8). As an Ethiopic syllable sign, it represents a sound unit used in languages that use Ethiopic (Ge’ez-derived) scripts. Depending on the language and orthography, “Ka” syllables appear in everyday writing, names, and grammatical forms. For digital work, the most important detail is using the correct Unicode code point (U+12A8) so the character renders properly across fonts and platforms. It’s also commonly used as part of larger Ethiopic words, so copying the single glyph accurately matters.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying Ethiopic text where the “Ka” syllable is needed
- •Form fields, content editors, or documentation that require exact Unicode characters
- •Web design and UI labels in Ethiopic script
- •Subtitles and captions for Ethiopic-language media
- •Programmatic text generation using Unicode escapes
Examples
ከ — Ethiopic Syllable Ka (U+12A8)
- ከከ ቤት
- ከከተማ
- ከእከናወን
- ከከፍተኛ
- ከከሰማ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12A8 | |
| HTML Entity | ከ | |
| HTML Code | ከ | |
| CSS | \12A8 |
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Syllable Ka letter mean?
ከ is the Ethiopic syllable “Ka” character, with Unicode name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KA” (code point U+12A8). As an Ethiopic syllable sign, it represents a sound unit used in languages that use Ethiopic (Ge’ez-derived) scripts. Depending on the language and orthography, “Ka” syllables appear in everyday writing, names, and grammatical forms. For digital work, the most important detail is using the correct Unicode code point (U+12A8) so the character renders properly across fonts and platforms. It’s also commonly used as part of larger Ethiopic words, so copying the single glyph accurately matters.
What is the Unicode code point for ከ?
The Unicode code point for ከ is U+12A8.
How can I embed ከ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ከ.
What is the correct CSS escape for ከ?
Use CSS escape: \\12A8.
How do I represent ከ in JavaScript?
Use JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{12A8}.