Ethiopic Syllable Pha Letter
ጰ is the Ethiopic syllable “pha” from the Ethiopic Unicode block.
U+1330
ጰ (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PHA) is a single Ethiopic character used in Amharic and related Ethiopic-script writing. This page helps you copy it reliably and use it correctly in text, web, and design workflows.
Ethiopic Syllable Pha Letter Meaning
ጰ is an Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PHA” with Unicode code point U+1330. As a syllabic letter, it represents a “pha” sound in Ethiopic-script orthography rather than a single Latin consonant. Its exact phonetic value depends on the language and orthographic system being used, but the character’s role is to stand for the syllable beginning with “pha.” Because it is a dedicated Unicode character, it can be used directly in Unicode-aware text systems, HTML, and programming environments without images or custom fonts (as long as a font supports Ethiopic scripts).
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Ethiopic text (e.g., Amharic) where the “pha” syllable appears
- •Adding correct Ethiopic characters in newsletters, forms, or documents
- •Designing logos, posters, or titles that include Ethiopic syllables
- •Using in subtitles, captions, or transcripts that must match original spelling
- •Building multilingual web content and ensuring the character renders with the right Unicode support
Examples
ጰ Ethiopic Syllable Pha (U+1330)
- ጰይጰ ጽሑፍ
- ጰጰ ቃል
- ጰእባክህ ጰ ጻፍ
- ጰጰ ምልክት ተጠቀም
- ጰጰ በጽሑፍ ውስጥ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1330 | |
| HTML Entity | ጰ | |
| HTML Code | ጰ | |
| CSS | \1330 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4912 | |
| Decimal | 4912 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Pha Letter (ጰ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4912 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1330 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1330. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1330, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ጰ 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 Pha letter mean?
ጰ is an Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PHA” with Unicode code point U+1330. As a syllabic letter, it represents a “pha” sound in Ethiopic-script orthography rather than a single Latin consonant. Its exact phonetic value depends on the language and orthographic system being used, but the character’s role is to stand for the syllable beginning with “pha.” Because it is a dedicated Unicode character, it can be used directly in Unicode-aware text systems, HTML, and programming environments without images or custom fonts (as long as a font supports Ethiopic scripts).
What is the Unicode code point for ጰ?
ጰ is U+1330 and its Unicode name is ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PHA.
How can I paste ጰ on the web or in a document?
Copy the character directly from this page. If you need an explicit HTML entity, you can use ጰ.
What escape sequence can I use in JavaScript?
You can use \\u{1330} to represent ጰ in JavaScript.
Will ጰ display correctly on all devices?
It should display when the chosen font supports Ethiopic characters. If a font lacks support, you may see missing-glyph boxes.