Ethiopic Syllable Qya Letter
ⷀ is the Ethiopic syllable QYA character (U+2DC0) used in Ethiopic text.
U+2DC0
ⷀ is a Unicode character named Ethiopic Syllable QYA (U+2DC0). It’s part of the Ethiopic writing system and may be used when working with Amharic or related Ethiopic languages. This page helps you copy the symbol and use it reliably in web and software contexts.
Ethiopic Syllable Qya Letter Meaning
ⷀ (U+2DC0) is the Unicode character called Ethiopic Syllable QYA. It represents an Ethiopic syllable form rather than punctuation or a mathematical operator. Like other Ethiopic characters, its appearance and correct rendering depend on having a font that supports the Ethiopic block and on using the proper Unicode code point. You’ll typically encounter it in digital text that includes Ethiopic script, or when converting, searching, or normalizing Unicode strings. For best results, copy the character directly or insert it using its Unicode escapes (HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape).
Common uses
- •Copying Ethiopic text in documents or editors that support Unicode
- •Displaying Ethiopic script content in websites and apps
- •Debugging or validating Unicode strings that include U+2DC0
- •Typography and font testing for Ethiopic character coverage
- •Language data entry for Ethiopic syllable text workflows
Examples
ⷀ Ethiopic syllable QYA
- ⷀኩⷀያ ቤት
- ⷀጽሑፍ ⷀ ምሳሌ
- ⷀስም: ⷀ
- ⷀእንቁጥር ⷀ ውስጥ
- ⷀማስታወሻ ⷀ ለመጻፍ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2DC0 | |
| HTML Entity | ⷀ | |
| HTML Code | ⷀ | |
| CSS | \2DC0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11712 | |
| Decimal | 11712 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Qya Letter (ⷀ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11712 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2DC0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2DC0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2dc0, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⷀ 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 Qya letter mean?
ⷀ (U+2DC0) is the Unicode character called Ethiopic Syllable QYA. It represents an Ethiopic syllable form rather than punctuation or a mathematical operator. Like other Ethiopic characters, its appearance and correct rendering depend on having a font that supports the Ethiopic block and on using the proper Unicode code point. You’ll typically encounter it in digital text that includes Ethiopic script, or when converting, searching, or normalizing Unicode strings. For best results, copy the character directly or insert it using its Unicode escapes (HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape).
What is the Unicode code point for ⷀ?
ⷀ is U+2DC0.
How do I write ⷀ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⷀ.
How do I include ⷀ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\2DC0.
Why does ⷀ not display correctly on some systems?
It needs a font that supports the Ethiopic block. If the font is missing, you may see a placeholder box or incorrect glyph.