Ethiopic Syllable La Letter
ለ (Ethiopic Syllable La) is a Unicode character used in Ethiopic writing systems.
U+1208
This page helps you copy and use the Ethiopic syllable la, ለ. You’ll find Unicode details plus ready-to-paste variations for documents, apps, and web design.
Ethiopic Syllable La Letter Meaning
ለ is the Ethiopic syllable known as “LA” in the Unicode standard, with code point U+1208 (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE LA). As a character in the Ethiopic script, it is used to represent a syllabic sound as part of words written in Ethiopic languages. In practical terms, ለ can appear in text content, signage, usernames, and labels where Ethiopic script is required. When working digitally, use the Unicode code point U+1208 so the character renders consistently across fonts and platforms that support the Ethiopic block.
Common uses
- •Typing and copying Ethiopic text in documents or emails
- •Designing posters, stickers, and titles that use Ethiopic script
- •Entering characters in forms, profiles, and usernames that require Ethiopic spelling
- •Writing content for blogs or social media in Ethiopic languages
- •Developing multilingual web pages that need reliable Unicode rendering
Examples
ለ – Ethiopic Syllable La (U+1208)
- ለለማለት ትፈልጋለህ
- ለለእኔ አመሰግናለሁ
- ለዛሬ ለስራ ነው
- ለለቤት እየሄድኩ ነው
- ለለውጥ ያስፈልጋል
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1208 | |
| HTML Entity | ለ | |
| HTML Code | ለ | |
| CSS | \1208 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4616 | |
| Decimal | 4616 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable La Letter (ለ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4616 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1208 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1208. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1208, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ለ 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 La letter mean?
ለ is the Ethiopic syllable known as “LA” in the Unicode standard, with code point U+1208 (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE LA). As a character in the Ethiopic script, it is used to represent a syllabic sound as part of words written in Ethiopic languages. In practical terms, ለ can appear in text content, signage, usernames, and labels where Ethiopic script is required. When working digitally, use the Unicode code point U+1208 so the character renders consistently across fonts and platforms that support the Ethiopic block.
What is the Unicode code point for ለ?
The Ethiopic syllable la character ለ has Unicode code point U+1208.
How do I enter ለ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ለ.
What is the correct CSS escape sequence for ለ?
Use \\1208 in CSS.
What is the JavaScript escape for ለ?
Use \\u{1208} in JavaScript.