Ethiopic Syllable Ku Letter
ኩ is the Ethiopic syllable KU, encoded as Unicode U+12A9.
U+12A9
ኩ (Ethiopic Syllable Ku) is a letter used in Ethiopic scripts. It’s commonly needed when typing or displaying Amharic, Tigrinya, and related languages. Below you’ll find copy options, Unicode details, and practical examples.
Ethiopic Syllable Ku Letter Meaning
ኩ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KU” with code point U+12A9. As an Ethiopic syllable sign, it represents a syllabic sound rather than a single Latin letter. In writing systems that use Ethiopic syllables, characters like ኩ are combined to form words and phrases. You may encounter ኩ in text meant for Amharic or Tigrinya readers, as well as in proper names, titles, and transliterated content. For digital work, this character is important for accurate rendering and consistent copying across devices, fonts, and web pages.
Common uses
- •Typing Ethiopic text that includes the KU syllable in supported keyboards
- •Web design or UI text where exact Ethiopic characters must match source content
- •Document creation and proofreading for Amharic/Tigrinya content
- •Social media posts requiring correct Ethiopic spelling and names
- •Developer use in HTML/CSS/JavaScript when generating Ethiopic strings
Examples
ኩ — Ethiopic Syllable Ku (ኩ)
- ኩኩ እባክህ ንባብ አድርግ።
- ኩኩ ቤት ውስጥ ነኝ።
- ኩይህ የኩ አጠቃቀም ምሳሌ ነው።
- ኩኩ በትክክል መጻፍ አለበት።
- ኩስም: ኩ እና ቃል: ኩ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12A9 | |
| HTML Entity | ኩ | |
| HTML Code | ኩ | |
| CSS | \12A9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4777 | |
| Decimal | 4777 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Ku Letter (ኩ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4777 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12A9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12A9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12a9, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኩ 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 Ku letter mean?
ኩ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KU” with code point U+12A9. As an Ethiopic syllable sign, it represents a syllabic sound rather than a single Latin letter. In writing systems that use Ethiopic syllables, characters like ኩ are combined to form words and phrases. You may encounter ኩ in text meant for Amharic or Tigrinya readers, as well as in proper names, titles, and transliterated content. For digital work, this character is important for accurate rendering and consistent copying across devices, fonts, and web pages.
What is the Unicode code point for ኩ?
ኩ is “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KU” with Unicode code point U+12A9.
How do I copy ኩ for use on a website or app?
Copy the character itself (ኩ), or use the provided encodings: HTML entity ኩ or CSS escape \\12A9.
Which HTML entity represents ኩ?
The HTML entity for ኩ is ኩ.
Can developers generate ኩ in JavaScript?
Yes. Use \\u{12A9} in a JavaScript string to produce the character ኩ.