Ethiopic Syllable Szaa Letter
ሣ is the Ethiopic syllable “Shaa” (Zaa) character used in Ethiopic script text.
U+1223
ሣ is an Ethiopic syllable character commonly referred to as Ethiopic Syllable Zaa. It has a dedicated Unicode code point, making it reliable for digital typography and text processing. Use the copy tools and escape sequences below to insert it in websites, apps, and documents.
Ethiopic Syllable Szaa Letter Meaning
ሣ (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SZAA, code point U+1223) is a single Ethiopic syllable symbol used as part of written Ethiopic script. In practice, its meaning is determined by the language and orthography where it appears, similar to how other syllable characters function within a writing system. For designers and developers, the important “meaning” is that it is a distinct Unicode character (not a combination of symbols), so it should be handled as one code point in fonts, search, and rendering. When you need to type or paste the exact character, use its Unicode escapes to avoid substitution.
Common uses
- •Typing or pasting Ethiopic text in chat, notes, and emails
- •Designing posters and interfaces that display Ethiopic script accurately
- •Preparing multilingual content where syllable-level spelling must be preserved
- •Building search, validation, or normalization logic for Ethiopic characters
- •Annotating language resources and dictionaries with exact Unicode characters
Examples
ሣ Ethiopic Syllable Zaa (U+1223)
- ሣሣ እንቁላል
- ሣደብተር ሣ ቃል
- ሣሣ ምሳሌ
- ሣሣ በጽሑፍ ውስጥ
- ሣሣ ለማስገባት
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1223 | |
| HTML Entity | ሣ | |
| HTML Code | ሣ | |
| CSS | \1223 |
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Syllable Szaa letter mean?
ሣ (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SZAA, code point U+1223) is a single Ethiopic syllable symbol used as part of written Ethiopic script. In practice, its meaning is determined by the language and orthography where it appears, similar to how other syllable characters function within a writing system. For designers and developers, the important “meaning” is that it is a distinct Unicode character (not a combination of symbols), so it should be handled as one code point in fonts, search, and rendering. When you need to type or paste the exact character, use its Unicode escapes to avoid substitution.
What is the Unicode code point for ሣ?
The character ሣ has Unicode code point U+1223 (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SZAA).
How can I copy ሣ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ሣ . You can also paste the character directly if your editor supports it.
What CSS escape should I use for ሣ?
Use the CSS escape sequence \\1223 .
What JavaScript escape works for ሣ?
Use \\u{1223} in JavaScript (Unicode escape).