Ethiopic Syllable Nu Letter
ኑ is the Ethiopic syllable “nu” character used in the Ethiopic (Ge’ez) writing system.
U+1291
ኑ (Ethiopic Syllable Nu) is a Unicode character from the Ethiopic script. Use this page to copy the symbol directly or insert it via common encoding escapes.
Ethiopic Syllable Nu Letter Meaning
ኑ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE NU” (U+1291). It represents the syllable “nu” in the Ethiopic (Ge’ez) writing system used across several Ethiopic languages. Like other Ethiopic syllabic characters, it is typically used as part of words rather than as a standalone letter in Latin-script spelling. When you need the exact character for text, labels, names, or digital documents, copying the symbol directly is the safest method. For developers and designers, the page also provides HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes so the character can be generated reliably across platforms.
Common uses
- •Copying the character into documents, captions, or names that use Ethiopic script
- •Building localized UI text or labels in Ethiopic-language interfaces
- •Using the character in educational materials about the Ethiopic (Ge’ez) writing system
- •Rendering Ethiopic text in web applications with correct Unicode escapes
- •Creating typographic samples or checking font support for U+1291
Examples
ኑ — Ethiopic Syllable Nu
- ኑኑ እባክህ ድምፅን አስገባ።
- ኑየቤት ስም ኑ ነው።
- ኑእንባ ኑ ይህን ጽሑፍ ይከተሉ።
- ኑበማስታወሻ ውስጥ: ኑ
- ኑፈተና ኑ ለመስመር ስነ-ጽሑፍ ነው።
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1291 | |
| HTML Entity | ኑ | |
| HTML Code | ኑ | |
| CSS | \1291 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4753 | |
| Decimal | 4753 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Nu Letter (ኑ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4753 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1291 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1291. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1291, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኑ 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 Nu letter mean?
ኑ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE NU” (U+1291). It represents the syllable “nu” in the Ethiopic (Ge’ez) writing system used across several Ethiopic languages. Like other Ethiopic syllabic characters, it is typically used as part of words rather than as a standalone letter in Latin-script spelling. When you need the exact character for text, labels, names, or digital documents, copying the symbol directly is the safest method. For developers and designers, the page also provides HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes so the character can be generated reliably across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ኑ?
The character ኑ has Unicode code point U+1291.
How can I paste ኑ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity form: ኑ or paste the character directly.
What is the CSS escape for this character?
Use the CSS escape: \\1291.
How do I generate ኑ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{1291}.