Ethiopic Syllable Ma Letter
መ (Ethiopic syllable Ma) is a Ge’ez/Ethiopic script character used in syllabic writing.
U+1218
መ is the Ethiopic syllable Ma character (Unicode U+1218). It’s commonly needed for accurate typing, document content, and UI text in Ethiopic languages. Use the copy options below for reliable pasting and web compatibility.
Ethiopic Syllable Ma Letter Meaning
መ is the Ethiopic (Ge’ez) syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE MA” with the Unicode code point U+1218. Like other Ethiopic script characters, it represents a syllable unit rather than a single Latin-style letter. You’ll typically encounter መ as part of words written in Ethiopic languages (for example, in Amharic, Tigrinya, and related texts). When creating documents, labels, or digital content, using the exact character and encoding helps avoid missing-glyph issues and ensures the text renders correctly across systems that support Ethiopic Unicode.
Common uses
- •Copy/pasting Ethiopic text into documents, emails, and word processors
- •Building multilingual website content and localization strings
- •Designing posters, flyers, or UI labels that require Ethiopic script
- •Typing or transcribing Ethiopic words for educational or reference materials
- •Providing the correct character in developer workflows (Unicode/HTML/CSS/JS)
Examples
መ Ethiopic Syllable Ma
- መመለመነ ቃል
- መመንገድ ላይ
- መመጽሐፍ አንብብ
- መመልእክት ላክ
- መመዝገብ መረጃ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1218 | |
| HTML Entity | መ | |
| HTML Code | መ | |
| CSS | \1218 |
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Syllable Ma letter mean?
መ is the Ethiopic (Ge’ez) syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE MA” with the Unicode code point U+1218. Like other Ethiopic script characters, it represents a syllable unit rather than a single Latin-style letter. You’ll typically encounter መ as part of words written in Ethiopic languages (for example, in Amharic, Tigrinya, and related texts). When creating documents, labels, or digital content, using the exact character and encoding helps avoid missing-glyph issues and ensures the text renders correctly across systems that support Ethiopic Unicode.
What is the Unicode code point for መ?
መ is U+1218 (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE MA).
How can I copy መ reliably for the web?
You can paste the character directly or use the provided HTML entity: መ.
What escape can I use in JavaScript to produce መ?
Use the Unicode escape \\u{1218} to render መ.
Why does the character sometimes show as a box or missing glyph?
Rendering depends on fonts and Unicode support. Make sure your environment uses a font that supports Ethiopic characters.