Ethiopic Syllable Tha Letter
ጠ is the Ethiopic syllable Tha, encoded as U+1320.
U+1320
The character ጠ is an Ethiopic syllable with the Unicode name ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE THA. It’s commonly used as part of Amharic and other Ethiopic-script writing. Use this page to copy the exact character and related code points.
Ethiopic Syllable Tha Letter Meaning
ጠ (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE THA, U+1320) is a syllabic character from the Ethiopic script. In practice, it functions as a basic building block for forming syllables in written Ethiopic languages such as Amharic. Like other Ethiopic syllables, it represents a sound unit rather than an individual consonant letter in the way Latin alphabets do. For digital text, its main “meaning” is its identity as a specific Unicode character, so the most important use cases involve accurate copying, correct encoding, and consistent rendering across devices and fonts.
Common uses
- •Copying Ethiopic text for chat, notes, or document drafts
- •Typing or proofreading Amharic and other Ethiopic-script content
- •Using the character in UI mockups, labels, and names that require Ethiopic characters
- •Preparing web content that must preserve exact Unicode characters
- •Including the character in programming inputs, search terms, or test strings
Examples
ጠ (Ethiopic Syllable Tha)
- ጠጠ፣ ስም ያለው ቃል ጻፍ
- ጠጠቃሚ መረጃ ያስፈልጋል
- ጠየጠ ቃል ትክክለኛ እንደሆነ ፈትሽ
- ጠጠርሙስ ማስታወሻ
- ጠጠ ጽሑፍ ለመጻፍ ይህን ቁምፊ ቅዳ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1320 | |
| HTML Entity | ጠ | |
| HTML Code | ጠ | |
| CSS | \1320 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4896 | |
| Decimal | 4896 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Tha Letter (ጠ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4896 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1320 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1320. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1320, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ጠ 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 Tha letter mean?
ጠ (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE THA, U+1320) is a syllabic character from the Ethiopic script. In practice, it functions as a basic building block for forming syllables in written Ethiopic languages such as Amharic. Like other Ethiopic syllables, it represents a sound unit rather than an individual consonant letter in the way Latin alphabets do. For digital text, its main “meaning” is its identity as a specific Unicode character, so the most important use cases involve accurate copying, correct encoding, and consistent rendering across devices and fonts.
What is the Unicode code point for ጠ?
The character ጠ is U+1320 (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE THA).
How can I copy ጠ reliably for web and documents?
Copy the character directly (ጠ) and paste it into your editor. For tooling, you can also use its HTML entity ጠ or escape forms like \\u{1320}.
Is ጠ the same as any Latin letter?
No. ጠ is an Ethiopic syllabic character representing the “Tha” syllable within Ethiopic script, not a Latin alphabet letter.
Why does ጠ look different on some devices?
Appearance depends on available fonts and rendering support for Ethiopic characters. If you see boxes or incorrect shapes, try a different font that supports Ethiopic Unicode blocks.