Ethiopic Syllable Qee Letter
ቄ is the Ethiopic syllable Qee, encoded as U+1244.
U+1244
ቄ (Ethiopic Syllable Qee) is a character from the Ethiopic writing system. This page helps you copy the symbol reliably and reference its key encoding details.
Ethiopic Syllable Qee Letter Meaning
ቄ is the Ethiopic syllable called “Qee,” represented in Unicode as U+1244 (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QEE). Ethiopic syllables are used to build words in languages that use Geʽez-based scripts, where each syllable character corresponds to a specific consonant-vowel pairing. In practice, the character’s meaning is determined by the words and orthography you place it in—so it’s most useful to treat ቄ as a single syllable unit when typing, searching, or designing Ethiopian-language text. For accurate copying, use the provided Unicode and HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Common uses
- •Copying Ethiopic text in social posts, notes, and messages
- •Typing or validating Geʽez/Ethiopic syllables in form inputs
- •Adding correct characters to subtitles or captions for Ethiopian languages
- •Designing logos, posters, or UI text that includes Ethiopic script
- •Programming text handling where exact Unicode matching matters
Examples
ቄ Ethiopic Syllable Qee
- ቄቄ ቤ ባ
- ቄእቲ ቄ ይባላል
- ቄዛሬ ቄ ተጽፎ አለ
- ቄከቤት ውስጥ ቄ አለ
- ቄቄን ቅድሚያ ተለማመድ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1244 | |
| HTML Entity | ቄ | |
| HTML Code | ቄ | |
| CSS | \1244 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4676 | |
| Decimal | 4676 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Qee Letter (ቄ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4676 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1244 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1244. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1244, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ቄ 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 Qee letter mean?
ቄ is the Ethiopic syllable called “Qee,” represented in Unicode as U+1244 (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QEE). Ethiopic syllables are used to build words in languages that use Geʽez-based scripts, where each syllable character corresponds to a specific consonant-vowel pairing. In practice, the character’s meaning is determined by the words and orthography you place it in—so it’s most useful to treat ቄ as a single syllable unit when typing, searching, or designing Ethiopian-language text. For accurate copying, use the provided Unicode and HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What is the Unicode code point for ቄ?
The character ቄ has Unicode code point U+1244 and Unicode name ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QEE.
How can I copy ቄ reliably in HTML?
Use the provided HTML entity: ቄ (which corresponds to ቄ).
What CSS escape or JavaScript escape can I use for ቄ?
CSS escape: \\1244. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{1244}.
Does ቄ have different meanings by itself?
As a syllable character, its practical meaning comes from the words and Ethiopic orthography you use it in. In Unicode, it is specifically identified as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QEE.