Ethiopic Syllable Sza Letter
ሠ (Ethiopic Syllable SZA) is an Ethiopic syllable character encoded in Unicode at U+1220.
U+1220
ሠ is the Ethiopic syllable SZA. It’s commonly used as a standalone character when writing Ethiopic script text. This page helps you copy, identify, and insert the symbol in your work.
Ethiopic Syllable Sza Letter Meaning
“ሠ” is an Ethiopic syllable character with the Unicode name ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SZA (U+1220). As part of the Ethiopic writing system, it represents a syllabic unit used to spell words in Ethiopic languages that use this script. In practice, you’ll see it inside normal running text where the specific syllable is required, such as in names, vocabulary, and written phrases. When typing digitally, you typically rely on copy/paste, a Unicode-capable input method, or the provided escape sequences so the character renders correctly across platforms and fonts that support Ethiopic.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for Ethiopic text where the SZA syllable is required
- •Accurate data entry in Unicode-based databases or spreadsheets
- •Labeling or captions in design layouts that include Ethiopic script
- •Writing and editing multilingual content that must preserve exact characters
- •Programmatic generation of Ethiopic characters in apps and templates
Examples
ሠ Ethiopic Syllable SZA (U+1220)
- ሠሠ ሰ ሱ ሲ ሳ
- ሠሠ ሀ ሁ ሂ ሃ
- ሠሠ ል ማ ር ስ
- ሠእባክህ ሠ ተጻፍ
- ሠልብ ሠ ይዞ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1220 | |
| HTML Entity | ሠ | |
| HTML Code | ሠ | |
| CSS | \1220 |
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Syllable Sza letter mean?
“ሠ” is an Ethiopic syllable character with the Unicode name ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SZA (U+1220). As part of the Ethiopic writing system, it represents a syllabic unit used to spell words in Ethiopic languages that use this script. In practice, you’ll see it inside normal running text where the specific syllable is required, such as in names, vocabulary, and written phrases. When typing digitally, you typically rely on copy/paste, a Unicode-capable input method, or the provided escape sequences so the character renders correctly across platforms and fonts that support Ethiopic.
What is the Unicode code point for ሠ?
The Unicode code point is U+1220.
How can I copy ሠ into my text?
Copy the character “ሠ” from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (ሠ) / CSS escape (\\1220) / JavaScript escape (\\u{1220}).
What is the official Unicode name of this character?
Its Unicode name is ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SZA.
Will ሠ display correctly on all devices?
It should display correctly when the chosen font and the environment support the Ethiopic block. For best results, use Unicode-compatible fonts.