Ethiopic Syllable Kwee Letter
ኴ is the Ethiopic syllable KWEE character (U+12B4) used in writing Amharic and related Ethiopic scripts.
U+12B4
ኴ (Ethiopic syllable KWEE) is a specific Ethiopic-script character with the code point U+12B4. This page helps you copy it reliably across devices and development tools. You’ll also find handy escape sequences for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Ethiopic Syllable Kwee Letter Meaning
ኴ is an Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KWEE” with Unicode code point U+12B4. In Ethiopic writing, syllable characters represent syllabic sounds rather than individual letters the way many Latin-based scripts do. If you’re typing or formatting text in an Ethiopic script, this exact character matters: using a visually similar symbol from another script or code point can change the meaning or break text matching. Use the provided escapes when you need the character in web pages, stylesheets, or JavaScript strings.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste when typing Ethiopic text that includes the KWEE syllable
- •Web content editing where the exact Unicode character U+12B4 must be preserved
- •UI and form labels for Ethiopic-language interfaces
- •Document preparation for linguistics or language-learning materials in Ethiopic scripts
- •Developer use in JavaScript when generating Ethiopic text dynamically
Examples
ኴ — Ethiopic syllable kwEE (U+12B4)
- ኴኴ እባክህ
- ኴኴ ቤት
- ኴመልእክት ኴ
- ኴኴ ሰላም
- ኴኴ ትምህርት
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12B4 | |
| HTML Entity | ኴ | |
| HTML Code | ኴ | |
| CSS | \12B4 |
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Syllable Kwee letter mean?
ኴ is an Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KWEE” with Unicode code point U+12B4. In Ethiopic writing, syllable characters represent syllabic sounds rather than individual letters the way many Latin-based scripts do. If you’re typing or formatting text in an Ethiopic script, this exact character matters: using a visually similar symbol from another script or code point can change the meaning or break text matching. Use the provided escapes when you need the character in web pages, stylesheets, or JavaScript strings.
What Unicode character is ኴ?
ኴ is the Ethiopic syllable KWEE character. Its Unicode code point is U+12B4.
How do I copy ኴ reliably in HTML?
Use the provided HTML entity: ኴ (as given for this character).
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ኴ?
CSS escape: \\12B4. JavaScript escape: \\u{12B4}.
Why does ኴ matter for text matching?
Unicode characters must match exactly. Using a different Ethiopic character or a look-alike from another block can change meaning and cause mismatches in search, sorting, or comparisons.