Ethiopic Syllable Lwa Letter
ሏ is the Ethiopic syllable “lwa” from the Ethiopic Unicode block (U+120F).
U+120F
ሏ (U+120F) is an Ethiopic syllable character used in writing Ethiopic languages. This page helps you copy it reliably and use the correct Unicode settings in web and app text.
Ethiopic Syllable Lwa Letter Meaning
ሏ is the Ethiopic syllable known in Unicode as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE LWA” (U+120F). As an Ethiopic syllable, it represents a specific syllabic sound used in Ethiopic writing systems rather than a standalone letter or punctuation mark. If you are typing, designing, or coding Ethiopic text, this character may appear in words that use the “lwa” syllable. For accurate representation across platforms, use the actual Unicode character (ሏ) and the correct code point (U+120F), rather than approximating it with similar-looking Latin or Amharic-style characters.
Common uses
- •Copy/pasting Ethiopic text that includes the “lwa” syllable
- •Typography and UI design mockups requiring correct Ethiopic glyphs
- •Writing and editing content in Ethiopic languages where this syllable appears
- •Developer use in HTML/CSS/JavaScript where Unicode code points must match
- •Creating multilingual posts or documents that preserve Ethiopic characters
Examples
ሏ — Ethiopic Syllable Lwa (U+120F)
- ሏሏ ጽሑፍ እየተጻፈ ነው።
- ሏተጠቃሚ ሏን ቀላል ቅዳ ተግባር አድርጉ።
- ሏእባክዎ ሏ በትክክል ያሳዩ።
- ሏሏ U+120F ነው።
- ሏይህ ምሳሌ በUnicode ላይ ተመስርቷል።
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+120F | |
| HTML Entity | ሏ | |
| HTML Code | ሏ | |
| CSS | \120F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4623 | |
| Decimal | 4623 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Lwa Letter (ሏ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4623 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 120F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 120F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 120f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ሏ 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 Lwa letter mean?
ሏ is the Ethiopic syllable known in Unicode as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE LWA” (U+120F). As an Ethiopic syllable, it represents a specific syllabic sound used in Ethiopic writing systems rather than a standalone letter or punctuation mark. If you are typing, designing, or coding Ethiopic text, this character may appear in words that use the “lwa” syllable. For accurate representation across platforms, use the actual Unicode character (ሏ) and the correct code point (U+120F), rather than approximating it with similar-looking Latin or Amharic-style characters.
What Unicode character is ሏ?
ሏ is the Ethiopic syllable called “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE LWA”, with Unicode code point U+120F.
How do I copy ሏ correctly?
Copy the character directly as shown (ሏ). If needed, also use the code point U+120F to avoid font or encoding mismatches.
What are the HTML and JavaScript forms for ሏ?
HTML entity: ሏ. JavaScript escape: \\u{120F}.
Why might ሏ not display the way I expect?
If your font or environment lacks Ethiopic glyph support, the character may not render correctly. Using a Unicode-capable font typically resolves this.