Ethiopic Syllable Pharyngeal I Letter
ዒ is the Ethiopic syllable pharyngeal i, encoded at U+12D2.
U+12D2
ዒ is an Ethiopic script character used to represent a syllable sound in Ethiopic writing systems. This page helps you copy the character and use the correct Unicode escapes in text, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Ethiopic Syllable Pharyngeal I Letter Meaning
ዒ is the Ethiopic syllable “pharyngeal i” in the Unicode Ethiopic block. Its official Unicode name is “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PHARYNGEAL I” and its code point is U+12D2. In practice, the character’s meaning depends on the language and orthography you’re using; as with other Ethiopic syllables, it represents a specific syllable unit rather than a single isolated sound. If you’re typesetting Amharic, Tigrinya, or related Ethiopic-language text, you may encounter ዒ as part of real words and should ensure your font supports the Ethiopic block.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ethiopic text into documents, chat, or social media
- •Rendering Ethiopic-script content in web pages with correct Unicode handling
- •Using the character in localization files and UI strings
- •Creating searchable text content that preserves the exact syllable character
- •Typography and font testing for Ethiopic script coverage
Examples
ዒ Ethiopic Syllable Pharyngeal I (U+12D2)
- ዒዒ ናይ እውነት
- ዒእዚ ዒ እዩ።
- ዒተመልሰ ዒ ዝበለ
- ዒዒ በጽሑፍ ምስ ስም ይመጣ
- ዒትጽሕፍ ዒ ኣብ ዝርዝር
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12D2 | |
| HTML Entity | ዒ | |
| HTML Code | ዒ | |
| CSS | \12D2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4818 | |
| Decimal | 4818 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Pharyngeal I Letter (ዒ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4818 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12D2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12D2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12d2, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ዒ 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 I letter mean?
ዒ is the Ethiopic syllable “pharyngeal i” in the Unicode Ethiopic block. Its official Unicode name is “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PHARYNGEAL I” and its code point is U+12D2. In practice, the character’s meaning depends on the language and orthography you’re using; as with other Ethiopic syllables, it represents a specific syllable unit rather than a single isolated sound. If you’re typesetting Amharic, Tigrinya, or related Ethiopic-language text, you may encounter ዒ as part of real words and should ensure your font supports the Ethiopic block.
What Unicode character is ዒ?
ዒ is the Ethiopic syllable “PHARYNGEAL I”, with Unicode code point U+12D2.
How do I copy ዒ quickly?
Copy the character directly from this page (ዒ) and paste it into your text or design tool.
How can I insert ዒ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ዒ (as provided for this character).
What are the CSS and JavaScript escape values for ዒ?
CSS escape: \\12D2. JavaScript escape: \\u{12D2}.