Ethiopic Syllable Lu Letter
ሉ is the Ethiopic syllable LU, encoded in Unicode as U+1209.
U+1209
ሉ (Ethiopic Syllable LU) is an Ethiopic script character used in Amharic and related languages. If you need a precise copy/paste symbol for text, forms, or UI, this page provides the correct Unicode details and quick alternatives.
Ethiopic Syllable Lu Letter Meaning
ሉ is the Ethiopic syllable known in Unicode as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE LU” (U+1209). In practical writing, it represents a syllable used to form words in Ethiopic-script languages such as Amharic. Like many syllabic characters, its meaning depends on the surrounding characters and the word it appears in, rather than on the character alone. For digital work—fonts, labels, or content reproduction—the most important thing is using the correct Unicode code point (U+1209) so the symbol renders correctly across systems.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ethiopic text that includes the syllable LU
- •Designing posters, flyers, or menus that must match Ethiopic spelling
- •Entering names or locations in Amharic forms and databases
- •Building user interfaces and labels that support Ethiopic script
- •Preparing digital documents (reports, subtitles, captions) in Ethiopic languages
Examples
ሉ Ethiopic Syllable LU (U+1209)
- ሉዛሉ ሉ ሓሳብ
- ሉእንት ሉ በል
- ሉስም፡ ሉ አብርሃም
- ሉለትምህርት ሉ ጥቅም
- ሉሉ በመጠቀም ጽሑፍ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1209 | |
| HTML Entity | ሉ | |
| HTML Code | ሉ | |
| CSS | \1209 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4617 | |
| Decimal | 4617 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Lu Letter (ሉ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4617 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1209 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1209. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1209, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ሉ 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 Lu letter mean?
ሉ is the Ethiopic syllable known in Unicode as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE LU” (U+1209). In practical writing, it represents a syllable used to form words in Ethiopic-script languages such as Amharic. Like many syllabic characters, its meaning depends on the surrounding characters and the word it appears in, rather than on the character alone. For digital work—fonts, labels, or content reproduction—the most important thing is using the correct Unicode code point (U+1209) so the symbol renders correctly across systems.
What Unicode character is ሉ?
ሉ is the Unicode character ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE LU with code point U+1209.
How do I copy ሉ for use in websites and documents?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use its Unicode code point U+1209, or the HTML entity representation provided on the page.
What is the HTML entity for ሉ?
The HTML entity for ሉ is ሉ.
How can I type ሉ in JavaScript strings?
You can use the JavaScript escape \\u{1209}.