Ethiopic Syllable Kxaa Letter
ኻ is the Ethiopic syllable “Kxaa” (Unicode U+12BB) used in Ethiopic writing.
U+12BB
ኻ (Ethiopic Syllable Kxaa) is a single-character symbol from the Ethiopic block. Use it for copying or for entering the correct Ethiopic character in text, design, or code. Below you’ll find practical copy options and the official Unicode details.
Ethiopic Syllable Kxaa Letter Meaning
ኻ is an Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KXAA” with the Unicode code point U+12BB. As an Ethiopic script character, it represents a syllabic sound used in written Ethiopic languages that rely on the Ethiopic writing system. Because it is a single character, it’s often used directly in digital text, signage, typography, and user-generated content where the exact glyph matters. When working with software or web pages, rely on the Unicode value (U+12BB) to ensure the correct character is rendered consistently across platforms and fonts.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact character for Ethiopic text in documents and messages
- •Typing the symbol in software that supports Ethiopic Unicode characters
- •Using the symbol in graphic design or UI elements requiring accurate typography
- •Rendering the character in HTML with the provided numeric entity
- •Embedding the character in JavaScript/CSS workflows using Unicode escapes
Examples
ኻ | Ethiopic Syllable Kxaa
- ኻኻያ ተጽፎ ታይቷል
- ኻኻ በጽሑፍ ውስጥ አንድ ቁምፊ ነው
- ኻየፊደል አቀራረብ እንዲህ ይመስላል: ኻ
- ኻኻን በUI ላይ እንደ አዶ ለማሳየት
- ኻUnicode እሴት U+12BB: ኻ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12BB | |
| HTML Entity | ኻ | |
| HTML Code | ኻ | |
| CSS | \12BB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4795 | |
| Decimal | 4795 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Kxaa Letter (ኻ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4795 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12BB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12BB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12bb, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኻ 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 Kxaa letter mean?
ኻ is an Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KXAA” with the Unicode code point U+12BB. As an Ethiopic script character, it represents a syllabic sound used in written Ethiopic languages that rely on the Ethiopic writing system. Because it is a single character, it’s often used directly in digital text, signage, typography, and user-generated content where the exact glyph matters. When working with software or web pages, rely on the Unicode value (U+12BB) to ensure the correct character is rendered consistently across platforms and fonts.
What is the Unicode code point for ኻ?
The Unicode code point for ኻ is U+12BB.
How do I copy ኻ into HTML?
You can use the numeric entity: ኻ.
What CSS escape can I use to insert ኻ?
Use the CSS escape: \\12BB.
How do I include ኻ in JavaScript?
You can use the Unicode escape: \\u{12BB}.