Ethiopic Syllable Kwe Letter
ኵ is the Ethiopic syllable “kwe” in the Ethiopic (Ge’ez/Ethiopic) script.
U+12B5
“ኵ” is an Ethiopic syllable character used in the Ethiopic script. This page helps you copy it reliably and use the correct Unicode code point in text and code.
Ethiopic Syllable Kwe Letter Meaning
ኵ (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KWE, code point U+12B5) is a single character from the Ethiopic script. In Ethiopic writing, syllabic characters represent combinations of consonant and vowel sounds; “kwe” is the named value for this syllable. Depending on the language and orthography you’re working with, this character can appear as part of word spellings rather than as a decorative or symbolic mark. If you’re creating multilingual text, typography, or localization content, using the correct Unicode code point ensures consistent rendering across systems that support the Ethiopic script.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Ethiopic text in documents and chat
- •Localization and translation content that includes “kwe” syllables
- •Typography and font testing for Ethiopic glyph support
- •Building UI labels or names that use Ethiopic script
- •Preparing multilingual social media posts with correct Unicode
Examples
ኵ Ethiopic Syllable Kwe (U+12B5)
- ኵኵ ጽሑፍ ለማቅረብ
- ኵኵ በቋንቋው ውስጥ ይገኛል
- ኵዛሬ ኵ እንጨምር
- ኵኵ በማስተናገድ ውስጥ
- ኵኵ እባክዎ ይቅዳ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12B5 | |
| HTML Entity | ኵ | |
| HTML Code | ኵ | |
| CSS | \12B5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4789 | |
| Decimal | 4789 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Kwe Letter (ኵ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4789 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12B5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12B5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12b5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኵ 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 Kwe letter mean?
ኵ (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KWE, code point U+12B5) is a single character from the Ethiopic script. In Ethiopic writing, syllabic characters represent combinations of consonant and vowel sounds; “kwe” is the named value for this syllable. Depending on the language and orthography you’re working with, this character can appear as part of word spellings rather than as a decorative or symbolic mark. If you’re creating multilingual text, typography, or localization content, using the correct Unicode code point ensures consistent rendering across systems that support the Ethiopic script.
What is the Unicode code point for ኵ?
The character ኵ has the Unicode code point U+12B5.
How can I copy ኵ reliably across devices?
Copy the character directly from this page, or paste it using the provided Unicode/escape forms so you don’t depend on keyboard input.
What are the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes for ኵ?
HTML entity: ኵ. CSS escape: \\12B5. JavaScript escape: \\u{12B5}.
Is ኵ part of the Ethiopic (Ge’ez) script?
Yes. Its category is Ethiopic, and its Unicode name is ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KWE.