Ethiopic Syllable Phaa Letter
“ጳ” is the Ethiopic syllable phaa (U+1333), used in written Ethiopic language text.
U+1333
The symbol “ጳ” is an Ethiopic syllable written with the Ethiopic script. It corresponds to the Unicode character ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PHAA (U+1333). Use the code points and escape sequences below to copy it reliably in apps, web pages, and design tools.
Ethiopic Syllable Phaa Letter Meaning
“ጳ” is the Unicode character named ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PHAA (U+1333). As an Ethiopic syllable, it functions as a basic writing unit within the Ethiopic script, where syllables are written as single characters rather than combining separate consonant and vowel marks like in some other scripts. In practice, you’ll encounter “ጳ” inside Ethiopic language text and in properly encoded fonts or documents that support the Ethiopic Unicode block.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ethiopic text in documents, chats, and CMS editors
- •Using the character in web content where correct Unicode encoding matters
- •Typography and layout work when assembling Ethiopic titles or labels
- •Developer use in source code and templates via Unicode escapes
- •Preparing social media or marketing text that must match original spelling
Examples
ጳ Ethiopic Syllable Phaa
- ጳጳበጥሩ ይቀጥላል
- ጳይህ ጳ የEthiopic ጽሑፍ ነው
- ጳጳ ከፊደል በፊት ይመጣል
- ጳተጽፎ ጳ ይታያል በትክክል
- ጳፈትሽ ጳ በUnicode ውስጥ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1333 | |
| HTML Entity | ጳ | |
| HTML Code | ጳ | |
| CSS | \1333 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4915 | |
| Decimal | 4915 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Phaa Letter (ጳ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4915 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1333 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1333. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1333, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ጳ 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 Phaa letter mean?
“ጳ” is the Unicode character named ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PHAA (U+1333). As an Ethiopic syllable, it functions as a basic writing unit within the Ethiopic script, where syllables are written as single characters rather than combining separate consonant and vowel marks like in some other scripts. In practice, you’ll encounter “ጳ” inside Ethiopic language text and in properly encoded fonts or documents that support the Ethiopic Unicode block.
What is the Unicode code point for “ጳ”?
“ጳ” is Unicode U+1333 (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PHAA).
How do I write “ጳ” in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ጳ.
What is the CSS escape for “ጳ”?
Use \\1333.
How do I include “ጳ” in JavaScript?
Use the Unicode escape: \\u{1333}.