Ethiopic Syllable Qwa Letter
“ቈ” is the Ethiopic syllable qwa character (U+1248) used in Ethiopic script text.
U+1248
“ቈ” (U+1248) is a single Ethiopic syllable character in Unicode. Use it when you need accurate Ethiopic script rendering for writing, typography, and data entry.
Ethiopic Syllable Qwa Letter Meaning
ቈ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QWA” (U+1248). As an Ethiopic syllable sign, it represents a syllabic unit used within words written in Ethiopic scripts. Like other characters in this block, its meaning comes from the way it combines into spelled forms and how the surrounding characters shape the full word. For most users, the practical goal is correct copying and rendering rather than interpreting a standalone “letter” meaning in English. When you insert it into documents or web pages, ensure you use the correct encoding (Unicode) so it displays reliably.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Ethiopic script text that includes the syllable qwa
- •Typography and font testing for Ethiopic characters
- •Tagging or labeling content in Ethiopic language datasets
- •Building multilingual web UI or forms requiring Ethiopic input
- •Generating accurate subtitles, captions, or document text
Examples
ቈ | Ethiopic syllable qwa (U+1248)
- ቈእቈ ቈ
- ቈጥቈ ቈ
- ቈቈ ብ
- ቈሰብስብ ቈ
- ቈየቈ ጽሑፍ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1248 | |
| HTML Entity | ቈ | |
| HTML Code | ቈ | |
| CSS | \1248 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4680 | |
| Decimal | 4680 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Qwa Letter (ቈ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4680 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1248 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1248. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1248, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ቈ 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 Qwa letter mean?
ቈ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QWA” (U+1248). As an Ethiopic syllable sign, it represents a syllabic unit used within words written in Ethiopic scripts. Like other characters in this block, its meaning comes from the way it combines into spelled forms and how the surrounding characters shape the full word. For most users, the practical goal is correct copying and rendering rather than interpreting a standalone “letter” meaning in English. When you insert it into documents or web pages, ensure you use the correct encoding (Unicode) so it displays reliably.
What is the Unicode code point for ቈ?
The Unicode code point for “ቈ” is U+1248.
How can I copy ቈ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ቈ.
What CSS escape should I use for ቈ?
Use the CSS escape: \\1248.
How do I insert ቈ in JavaScript?
Use: \\u{1248}.