Ethiopic Syllable Shaa Letter
ሻ is the Ethiopic syllable shaa (U+123B), used in written Ethiopic text.
U+123B
ሻ (Ethiopic syllable shaa) is a Unicode character from the Ethiopic block. Use it when writing or labeling text that requires the specific shaa syllable. Below are practical copy and coding options.
Ethiopic Syllable Shaa Letter Meaning
ሻ represents the Ethiopic syllable “shaa” in the Ethiopic writing system. It is a single character with its own Unicode identity (U+123B), so it should be used exactly as the syllable rather than approximated with Latin letters. In digital text, using the correct Unicode character helps ensure proper rendering across platforms and fonts that support Ethiopic scripts. If you’re building multilingual content, forms, or typography samples, copying this exact character avoids misalignment, missing glyphs, or incorrect character substitutions.
Common uses
- •Copying Ethiopic text for documents, notes, and messages
- •Adding the shaa syllable to titles, headings, or labels in Ethiopic scripts
- •Building multilingual UI strings that require the exact Ethiopic character
- •Typography and font testing for Ethiopic glyph support
- •Data entry and proofreading when converting or digitizing Ethiopic text
Examples
ሻ Ethiopic syllable shaa
- ሻሻ የቃል ክፍል
- ሻሻ በጽሑፍ ውስጥ ይታያል
- ሻእባክዎ ሻ እንደገና ይፃፉ
- ሻሻ በunicode ይህ ነው።
- ሻሻ ለሙከራ ጽሑፍ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+123B | |
| HTML Entity | ሻ | |
| HTML Code | ሻ | |
| CSS | \123B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4667 | |
| Decimal | 4667 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Shaa Letter (ሻ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4667 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 123B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 123B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 123b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ሻ 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 Shaa letter mean?
ሻ represents the Ethiopic syllable “shaa” in the Ethiopic writing system. It is a single character with its own Unicode identity (U+123B), so it should be used exactly as the syllable rather than approximated with Latin letters. In digital text, using the correct Unicode character helps ensure proper rendering across platforms and fonts that support Ethiopic scripts. If you’re building multilingual content, forms, or typography samples, copying this exact character avoids misalignment, missing glyphs, or incorrect character substitutions.
What is the Unicode code point for ሻ?
The Unicode code point for ሻ (Ethiopic syllable shaa) is U+123B.
How can I copy ሻ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ሻ.
What CSS escape can I use for ሻ?
Use the CSS escape: \\123B.
Is ሻ a single character (not a combination)?
Yes. ሻ is a single Unicode character representing the Ethiopic syllable shaa.