Ethiopic Syllable Ke Letter
ክ is the Ethiopic syllable “ke” (U+12AD), used in written Ethiopic languages.
U+12AD
ክ (Ethiopic syllable ke) is a Unicode character used in Ethiopic scripts. It’s commonly encountered in Amharic and other Ethiopic writing systems. Use the information below to copy, identify, and place it correctly in text or design tools.
Ethiopic Syllable Ke Letter Meaning
ክ is the Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KE” with Unicode code point U+12AD. As part of the Ethiopic (Ge’ez-derived) syllabary block, it represents a syllable sound used in Ethiopic languages. In practical terms, it functions as a standalone syllabic unit in running text—so copying it preserves the intended spelling and pronunciation in the original language. When working digitally, use the provided Unicode code point (U+12AD) to ensure the correct character is inserted rather than a visually similar glyph from another script.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for Amharic and other Ethiopic-language text
- •Typography and UI work when displaying Ethiopic syllabary content
- •Naming, labeling, and content creation that must match existing spelling
- •Developer use for generating or validating Unicode strings (U+12AD)
- •Form fields and localization where the exact Ethiopic character matters
Examples
ክ | Ethiopic syllable ke
- ክጤና ክ ሰላም
- ክክብር ይስጥ
- ክእንኳን ክ አለም
- ክዛሬ ክ ነው
- ክክ ትክክል ፅፍ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12AD | |
| HTML Entity | ክ | |
| HTML Code | ክ | |
| CSS | \12AD |
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Syllable Ke letter mean?
ክ is the Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KE” with Unicode code point U+12AD. As part of the Ethiopic (Ge’ez-derived) syllabary block, it represents a syllable sound used in Ethiopic languages. In practical terms, it functions as a standalone syllabic unit in running text—so copying it preserves the intended spelling and pronunciation in the original language. When working digitally, use the provided Unicode code point (U+12AD) to ensure the correct character is inserted rather than a visually similar glyph from another script.
What Unicode character is ክ?
ክ is the Ethiopic syllable “ke” with Unicode name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KE” and code point U+12AD.
How do I copy ክ correctly?
Copy the character directly from this page (ክ). For technical insertion, you can also use U+12AD or the provided escapes (CSS: \\12AD, JavaScript: \\u{12AD}).
Does ክ have a different look in other fonts?
Yes. The glyph style can vary by font, but the underlying character remains the same (U+12AD).
What is the HTML entity for ክ?
The HTML entity for ክ is ክ.