Ethiopic Syllable Kxe Letter
ኽ is the Ethiopic syllable character “Kxe” (U+12BD) used in Amharic and related Ethiopic scripts.
U+12BD
ኽ is a Unicode character from the Ethiopic block, identified as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KXE”. Use it when you need accurate Ethiopic-script text rather than a visually similar substitute.
Ethiopic Syllable Kxe Letter Meaning
ኽ (U+12BD) is the Ethiopic syllable character “KXE”. In practice, it is used as part of words written in the Ethiopic script family (commonly seen in Amharic and related languages that rely on Ethiopic Unicode characters). Because Ethiopic letters are syllable-based, the exact code point matters for correct spelling, rendering, and search. When copying, prefer the character itself (or the provided escapes) to avoid mismatches caused by similar-looking symbols from other scripts. If text displays as a box, ensure your font supports the Ethiopic Unicode range.
Common uses
- •Copying Ethiopic-script text that contains the Kxe syllable
- •Typing or composing multilingual content where Ethiopic characters must render correctly
- •Correctly encoding Ethiopic usernames, names, or place names in apps
- •Adding Ethiopic text to documents, forms, and captions without font/encoding errors
- •Using Unicode escapes in code for reliable cross-platform insertion
Examples
ኽ Ethiopic Syllable Kxe
- ኽኽ
- ኽኽ እና ሌላ ቃል
- ኽጽሁፍ ውስጥ ኽ ያስገቡ
- ኽየስም ፊደል ኽ ይኖራል
- ኽኽን በ Unicode መርጃ ይቅዱ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12BD | |
| HTML Entity | ኽ | |
| HTML Code | ኽ | |
| CSS | \12BD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4797 | |
| Decimal | 4797 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Kxe Letter (ኽ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4797 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12BD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12BD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12bd, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኽ 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 Kxe letter mean?
ኽ (U+12BD) is the Ethiopic syllable character “KXE”. In practice, it is used as part of words written in the Ethiopic script family (commonly seen in Amharic and related languages that rely on Ethiopic Unicode characters). Because Ethiopic letters are syllable-based, the exact code point matters for correct spelling, rendering, and search. When copying, prefer the character itself (or the provided escapes) to avoid mismatches caused by similar-looking symbols from other scripts. If text displays as a box, ensure your font supports the Ethiopic Unicode range.
What is the Unicode code point for ኽ?
The Unicode code point for ኽ is U+12BD.
How can I copy ኽ reliably in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ኽ or the numeric hex form: ኽ.
What is the CSS or JavaScript escape for ኽ?
CSS escape: \\12BD. JavaScript escape: \\u{12BD}.
Why does ኽ not display correctly on my device?
Your font may not support the Ethiopic block. Try a Unicode-capable font that includes Ethiopic characters.