Ethiopic Syllable Qo Letter
ቆ is the Ethiopic syllable “Qo” used in Ethiopic writing systems.
U+1246
ቆ is an Ethiopic syllable character represented by U+1246. It’s useful when writing or rendering Ethiopic text that includes the “qo” syllable. Below you can copy it and find common code-points and escapes.
Ethiopic Syllable Qo Letter Meaning
ቆ is the Ethiopic syllable known as “QO” (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QO). As a syllabic letter, it represents a sound unit rather than a single letter like in Latin scripts. In practice, its meaning is determined by the language and word it appears in, so it’s best treated as a standard character for Ethiopic orthography rather than a standalone concept. If you’re formatting Ethiopic text, using the correct Unicode character ensures proper display, searchability, and text processing across platforms and browsers.
Common uses
- •Copy-pasting Ethiopic words that include the “qo” syllable into documents or chat
- •Typography and layout for Ethiopic-language content in web or desktop apps
- •Correct encoding and rendering in programming projects that handle Unicode text
- •Labeling, subtitles, or content management systems that store Ethiopic scripts
- •Search and indexing of Ethiopic text using the exact character (U+1246)
Examples
ቆ Ethiopic Syllable Qo (U+1246)
- ቆቆ ብርሃን
- ቆሰላም ቆ
- ቆቆ በዓል
- ቆየቃል ቆ ዝርዝር
- ቆተጠቀም ቆ በጽሑፍ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1246 | |
| HTML Entity | ቆ | |
| HTML Code | ቆ | |
| CSS | \1246 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4678 | |
| Decimal | 4678 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Qo Letter (ቆ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4678 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1246 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1246. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1246, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ቆ 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 Qo letter mean?
ቆ is the Ethiopic syllable known as “QO” (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QO). As a syllabic letter, it represents a sound unit rather than a single letter like in Latin scripts. In practice, its meaning is determined by the language and word it appears in, so it’s best treated as a standard character for Ethiopic orthography rather than a standalone concept. If you’re formatting Ethiopic text, using the correct Unicode character ensures proper display, searchability, and text processing across platforms and browsers.
What is the Unicode code point for ቆ?
The Unicode code point for ቆ is U+1246.
How can I copy ቆ into my text?
Copy the character “ቆ” directly from this page, or paste it from your clipboard. For code, use the provided escapes in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
What is the HTML entity for ቆ?
The HTML entity is ቆ.
How do I include ቆ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape \\u{1246}.