Ethiopic Syllable Kxu Letter
ኹ is the Ethiopic syllable Kxu character encoded as U+12B9.
U+12B9
ኹ (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KXU) is a single character from the Ethiopic script. It’s useful when typing or displaying Amharic/Ethiopic text correctly, or when working with Unicode data. Below you’ll find practical copy/paste options and encoding details.
Ethiopic Syllable Kxu Letter Meaning
ኹ is an Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KXU” with Unicode code point U+12B9. As with other Ethiopic syllables, it represents a specific syllabic sound within the script rather than a punctuation mark or a math operator. Its exact pronunciation depends on the language and orthographic conventions where it’s used. If you’re not already working with Ethiopic text, treat this character as a Unicode symbol to be copied exactly, ensuring your fonts and systems support Ethiopic block rendering.
Common uses
- •Copy/pasting Ethiopic text that includes the syllable Kxu
- •Creating or editing documents that require correct Unicode Ethiopic characters
- •Displaying proper characters in multilingual UI and localization
- •Transcribing names or terms written in Ethiopic script for web and mobile
- •Using the character in developer content that references Unicode code points
Examples
ኹ Ethiopic Syllable Kxu (U+12B9)
- ኹኹ ቤት
- ኹኹ ሰላም
- ኹየኹ ጽሑፍ
- ኹእና ኹ ጻፍ
- ኹተጻፈ ኹ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12B9 | |
| HTML Entity | ኹ | |
| HTML Code | ኹ | |
| CSS | \12B9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4793 | |
| Decimal | 4793 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Kxu Letter (ኹ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4793 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12B9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12B9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12b9, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኹ 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 Kxu letter mean?
ኹ is an Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KXU” with Unicode code point U+12B9. As with other Ethiopic syllables, it represents a specific syllabic sound within the script rather than a punctuation mark or a math operator. Its exact pronunciation depends on the language and orthographic conventions where it’s used. If you’re not already working with Ethiopic text, treat this character as a Unicode symbol to be copied exactly, ensuring your fonts and systems support Ethiopic block rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for ኹ?
The symbol ኹ is U+12B9 (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KXU).
How can I copy ኹ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ኹ
What CSS escape can I use to insert this character?
You can use: \12B9
What JavaScript escape works for ኹ?
Use: \u{12B9}