Ethiopic Syllable Pharyngeal E Letter
ዕ is the Ethiopic syllable pharyngeal e, encoded as U+12D5.
U+12D5
ዕ (Ethiopic syllable pharyngeal e) is a character from the Ethiopic writing system. It’s useful when you need exact, standards-based text for Ethiopic language content. Below you’ll find copy options and the official code points for reliable use in web and app interfaces.
Ethiopic Syllable Pharyngeal E Letter Meaning
ዕ is an Ethiopic syllable character identified in Unicode as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PHARYNGEAL E” (U+12D5). In Ethiopic scripts, syllables represent sounds as part of an abugida structure, and the “pharyngeal e” naming indicates a specific phonetic class within the syllable set. When typing, copying, or rendering Ethiopic text, using the correct character matters—similar-looking letters may represent different syllables. This page focuses on accurate identification and practical copy/paste and developer-friendly encoding so your text remains consistent across platforms.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ethiopic text in documents and chat
- •Entering Ethiopic syllables in language learning or transcription notes
- •Building web pages that display Ethiopic characters correctly
- •Using the character in UI elements for Ethiopic names or labels
- •Creating content for designers and editors that must match exact Unicode characters
Examples
ዕ — Ethiopic Syllable Pharyngeal E
- ዕዕ ዕ ዕ
- ዕሰላም ዕ
- ዕዕ ቃል
- ዕጽሑፍ: ዕ
- ዕዕ-ድምፅ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12D5 | |
| HTML Entity | ዕ | |
| HTML Code | ዕ | |
| CSS | \12D5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4821 | |
| Decimal | 4821 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Pharyngeal E Letter (ዕ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4821 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12D5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12D5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12d5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ዕ 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 Pharyngeal E letter mean?
ዕ is an Ethiopic syllable character identified in Unicode as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PHARYNGEAL E” (U+12D5). In Ethiopic scripts, syllables represent sounds as part of an abugida structure, and the “pharyngeal e” naming indicates a specific phonetic class within the syllable set. When typing, copying, or rendering Ethiopic text, using the correct character matters—similar-looking letters may represent different syllables. This page focuses on accurate identification and practical copy/paste and developer-friendly encoding so your text remains consistent across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ዕ?
The character ዕ is U+12D5.
How can I type or copy ዕ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ዕ in your markup.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ዕ?
CSS escape: \\12D5. JavaScript escape: \\u{12D5}.
Does ዕ have a name I can look up in Unicode references?
Yes. Its Unicode name is “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PHARYNGEAL E.”