Ethiopic Syllable Le Letter
ል (Ethiopic syllable le) is a Unicode Ethiopic character used in Amharic and related writing.
U+120D
ል is the Ethiopic syllable le: a single Unicode character in the Ethiopic block. Use it when writing or formatting text that includes this specific syllable. Below you’ll find copy options and the exact Unicode/escape values for developers.
Ethiopic Syllable Le Letter Meaning
ል is the Ethiopic syllable “le”, represented in Unicode as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE LE. As a syllabic script character, it appears as part of words and proper names in Ethiopic languages that use the Geʽez-derived writing system (for example, in Amharic and related orthographies). In typical usage, the symbol functions as a meaningful unit inside larger written strings, rather than a punctuation mark or a standalone symbol with a single universal meaning. When copying, make sure your environment supports the Ethiopic Unicode block so the character displays correctly.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing text in Amharic or other Ethiopic-script writing
- •Copy/pasting a specific syllable into documents, captions, or messaging apps
- •Designing multilingual posters or UI text that includes Ethiopic characters
- •Preparing content for digital publishing (web, print, or ebooks) with correct Unicode
- •Referencing or demonstrating the Ethiopic syllable le in educational or linguistic materials
Examples
ል Ethiopian syllable le (EthioPIC le)
- ልል መግቢያ ጽሑፍ
- ልእባክዎ ልክ ሂድ።
- ልየል ስም በጽሑፍ ውስጥ
- ልል እና ሌሎች ምልክቶች
- ልየመለያ ጽሑፍ: ል
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+120D | |
| HTML Entity | ል | |
| HTML Code | ል | |
| CSS | \120D |
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Syllable Le letter mean?
ል is the Ethiopic syllable “le”, represented in Unicode as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE LE. As a syllabic script character, it appears as part of words and proper names in Ethiopic languages that use the Geʽez-derived writing system (for example, in Amharic and related orthographies). In typical usage, the symbol functions as a meaningful unit inside larger written strings, rather than a punctuation mark or a standalone symbol with a single universal meaning. When copying, make sure your environment supports the Ethiopic Unicode block so the character displays correctly.
What is the Unicode code point for ል?
ል is U+120D (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE LE).
How do I copy ል reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. If it doesn’t display in your app, your font or input method may not support the Ethiopic Unicode block.
What HTML entity can I use for ል?
Use ል.
How do I represent ል in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\120D. JavaScript escape: \\u{120D}.