Ethiopic Syllable Thoa Letter
ⶏ is the Ethiopic Syllable Thoa character, Unicode U+2D8F, used in Ethiopic text.
U+2D8F
ⶏ is a character from the Ethiopic writing system. It’s useful when you need the exact Unicode symbol for accurate text, fonts, or typography. This page helps you copy it and enter it reliably in digital projects.
Ethiopic Syllable Thoa Letter Meaning
ⶏ is named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE THOA” and belongs to the Ethiopic block. As a syllable character, it functions as a written unit within Ethiopic script text, where specific characters represent particular syllables. In practice, you’ll encounter it when working with Ethiopic language content, digitizing text, or matching spelling exactly. Because this character is specific to Unicode, using the correct code point (U+2D8F) ensures that your documents display the intended glyph, assuming the available fonts support it.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact Ethiopic syllable character into documents or notes
- •Entering the symbol in web content that must match Unicode text precisely
- •Using the character in typography or layout previews for Ethiopic writing
- •Preparing search/test strings for internationalization and text rendering
- •Typing the symbol via code point in scripts and data entry pipelines
Examples
ⶏ Ethiopic Syllable Thoa
- ⶏⶏ ናቕሓ ትጽሕፍ
- ⶏዝርከብ ⶏ ኣብ ጽሑፍ
- ⶏምልኣት ⶏ እንተ ተጠቒምና
- ⶏTesting: ⶏ should render correctly
- ⶏCopy/paste: ⶏ into your editor
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2D8F | |
| HTML Entity | ⶏ | |
| HTML Code | ⶏ | |
| CSS | \2D8F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11663 | |
| Decimal | 11663 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Thoa Letter (ⶏ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11663 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2D8F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2D8F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2d8f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⶏ 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 Thoa letter mean?
ⶏ is named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE THOA” and belongs to the Ethiopic block. As a syllable character, it functions as a written unit within Ethiopic script text, where specific characters represent particular syllables. In practice, you’ll encounter it when working with Ethiopic language content, digitizing text, or matching spelling exactly. Because this character is specific to Unicode, using the correct code point (U+2D8F) ensures that your documents display the intended glyph, assuming the available fonts support it.
What is the Unicode code point for ⶏ?
The Unicode code point is U+2D8F.
How can I copy ⶏ for use in a web page?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ⶏ.
How do I enter ⶏ using JavaScript?
Use a Unicode escape such as \\u{2D8F} in environments that support code point escapes.
Why does ⶏ sometimes look like a blank box?
That usually means your current font doesn’t support the Ethiopic glyph. Try a font with Ethiopic coverage.