Ethiopic Syllable Kwaa Letter
ኳ is the Ethiopic syllable kwaa character (Unicode U+12B3).
U+12B3
“ኳ” (Ethiopic syllable kwaa) is a single Ethiopic character used in Amharic and related Ge’ez-derived writing systems. On this page you can copy it and find reliable Unicode and escape-code references for web and app use.
Ethiopic Syllable Kwaa Letter Meaning
ኳ is an Ethiopic syllable character identified in Unicode as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KWAA” with code point U+12B3. As a syllable sign, it represents a specific consonant-vowel combination commonly found in Ethiopic scripts rather than an isolated letter like in many Latin-based alphabets. When you type, paste, or generate text, the character’s meaning is determined by its placement within words following Ethiopic orthography. If your goal is accurate text rendering, always use the exact character and the correct Unicode code point rather than similar-looking symbols from other scripts.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact Ethiopic syllable kwaa into text documents or notes
- •Typing or rendering Ethiopic script in web pages and apps using Unicode U+12B3
- •Correcting transcription or OCR output where the KWAA syllable is missing or misread
- •Using the character in linguistics or writing samples that require precise orthography
- •Adding the character to UI labels, captions, or social posts that use Ethiopic spelling
Examples
ኳ — Ethiopic syllable kwaa (U+12B3)
- ኳኳ ምሳሌ ጽሑፍ ነው።
- ኳይህ ሐረግ ኳ ያካትታል።
- ኳኳ በትክክል የተፃፈ ነው።
- ኳአዲስ ጽሑፍ ውስጥ ኳ እንጨምር።
- ኳየእጅ ጽሑፍ ምሳሌ፡ ኳ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12B3 | |
| HTML Entity | ኳ | |
| HTML Code | ኳ | |
| CSS | \12B3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4787 | |
| Decimal | 4787 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Kwaa Letter (ኳ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4787 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12B3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12B3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12b3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኳ 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 Kwaa letter mean?
ኳ is an Ethiopic syllable character identified in Unicode as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KWAA” with code point U+12B3. As a syllable sign, it represents a specific consonant-vowel combination commonly found in Ethiopic scripts rather than an isolated letter like in many Latin-based alphabets. When you type, paste, or generate text, the character’s meaning is determined by its placement within words following Ethiopic orthography. If your goal is accurate text rendering, always use the exact character and the correct Unicode code point rather than similar-looking symbols from other scripts.
What is the Unicode code point for ኳ?
The character ኳ is U+12B3 (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KWAA).
How can I copy ኳ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ኳ.
What CSS escape can I use to include ኳ?
Use the CSS escape: \\12B3.
How do I represent ኳ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{12B3}.