Ethiopic Syllable Shwa Letter
ሿ is the Ethiopic syllable shwa used in Ethiopic script text and typography.
U+123F
ሿ (Ethiopic Syllable Shwa) is a character from the Ethiopic block. Use it when you need accurate Ethiopic script rendering in documents, UI text, or content. Below you’ll find copy options and the official Unicode details.
Ethiopic Syllable Shwa Letter Meaning
Ethiopic Syllable Shwa (ሿ) is a character in the Ethiopic writing system. Like other Ethiopic syllables, it represents a sound unit used in written Amharic and related Ethiopic languages. The character is mainly encountered in properly transcribed or native-language text, where syllable shapes and Unicode code points matter for correct display. For designers and developers, the key point is ensuring the font and encoding support Ethiopic characters, so the glyph appears correctly across browsers and platforms. When copying, it’s best to use the provided Unicode escapes for reliable results in code.
Common uses
- •Copying and sharing Ethiopic text that includes the syllable shwa
- •Creating multilingual UI labels and headings in Ethiopic scripts
- •Typing or reviewing Amharic/Ethiopic content with correct Unicode characters
- •Designing typography samples for Ethiopic fonts and character sets
- •Programming text processing pipelines that must preserve exact Unicode code points
Examples
ሿ Ethiopic Syllable Shwa
- ሿሿ ሿ ሿ
- ሿየሿ ጽሑፍ
- ሿከሿ ጋር ተያይዞ
- ሿሿ በመምረጥ ቅንብር
- ሿይህ ሿ ነው
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+123F | |
| HTML Entity | ሿ | |
| HTML Code | ሿ | |
| CSS | \123F |
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Syllable Shwa letter mean?
Ethiopic Syllable Shwa (ሿ) is a character in the Ethiopic writing system. Like other Ethiopic syllables, it represents a sound unit used in written Amharic and related Ethiopic languages. The character is mainly encountered in properly transcribed or native-language text, where syllable shapes and Unicode code points matter for correct display. For designers and developers, the key point is ensuring the font and encoding support Ethiopic characters, so the glyph appears correctly across browsers and platforms. When copying, it’s best to use the provided Unicode escapes for reliable results in code.
What Unicode character is ሿ?
ሿ is ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SHWA with Unicode code point U+123F.
How can I copy ሿ reliably in code?
Use the Unicode escape forms: CSS \\\\123F, JavaScript \\\\u{123F}, or the HTML entity ሿ.
Why does ሿ not display correctly on my device?
You may need a font that supports the Ethiopic block. Also ensure your text encoding is UTF-8 when possible.
Is ሿ the same as another Ethiopic syllable?
No. It is a specific syllable character (Shwa) with its own code point U+123F, so it should be used exactly where that syllable is required.