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Ethiopic Syllable Qoa Letter

ቇ is the Ethiopic syllable character known in Unicode as Qoa.

U+1247

ቇ (Ethiopic Syllable Qoa) is a Unicode character used in Ethiopic script writing. If you need to copy it for text, design, or software, this page provides the correct code points and practical usage tips.

Ethiopic Syllable Qoa Letter Meaning

ቇ is an Ethiopic syllable sign, categorized under the Ethiopic block in Unicode. In Unicode terms, it is named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QOA” and has the code point U+1247. As a syllabic character, it represents a specific sound pattern in Ethiopic writing, making it useful when producing accurate text in languages that use the Geʻez/Ethiopic script. Because Ethiopic characters are script-specific, the most important “meaning” for everyday users is correct identity and encoding: copying the character ensures the right glyph, and using the proper Unicode value helps developers render it reliably across platforms.

Common uses

  • Copying and pasting Ethiopic text in documents and emails
  • UI localization strings for Ethiopic-script content
  • Typesetting and layout in design tools for Ethiopic typography
  • Creating usernames, handles, or labels in Ethiopic script
  • Writing or editing digital text that must match original spellings

Examples

ቇ Ethiopic Syllable Qoa (U+1247)

  • እባክህ ቇ ንጻፍ
  • ቇ ይህ ቃል ነው
  • ስም: ቇ በመጻፍ ላይ
  • ቀን ቇ ታህሳስ
  • ጽሑፍ ቇ ኣብ ሞባይል

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+1247
HTML Entityቇ
HTML Codeቇ
CSS\1247

FAQ

What does the Ethiopic Syllable Qoa letter mean?

ቇ is an Ethiopic syllable sign, categorized under the Ethiopic block in Unicode. In Unicode terms, it is named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QOA” and has the code point U+1247. As a syllabic character, it represents a specific sound pattern in Ethiopic writing, making it useful when producing accurate text in languages that use the Geʻez/Ethiopic script. Because Ethiopic characters are script-specific, the most important “meaning” for everyday users is correct identity and encoding: copying the character ensures the right glyph, and using the proper Unicode value helps developers render it reliably across platforms.

What Unicode character is ቇ?

ቇ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QOA” with code point U+1247.

How do I copy ቇ correctly?

Copy the character directly from this page. For code-based copying, you can use the Unicode value U+1247 or the provided escape sequence.

What is the HTML entity for ቇ?

The provided HTML entity for ቇ is ቇ.

How can developers reference ቇ in JavaScript?

Use the provided JavaScript escape sequence: \\u{1247}.