Ethiopic Syllable We Letter
ው is the Ethiopic syllable “We,” encoded as Unicode U+12CD.
U+12CD
ው (Ethiopic Syllable We) is a single character used in Ethiopic scripts. You can copy it directly or generate it using its Unicode code point U+12CD.
Ethiopic Syllable We Letter Meaning
ው is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE WE,” with code point U+12CD. In Ethiopic writing, this syllable represents a specific phonetic sound used as part of words and grammatical forms. When you see ው in text, it functions as a normal letter within Ethiopic orthography rather than a punctuation mark or symbol. For correct display and copy/paste, rely on the Unicode value U+12CD (or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes) so the character renders correctly across devices and software that support Ethiopic scripts.
Common uses
- •Copying Ethiopic text for messaging, notes, and documents
- •Typing or fixing characters in word processors that support Ethiopic scripts
- •Using the character in digital typography and custom fonts
- •Including ው in language-learning materials or keyboard layout testing
- •Generating Ethiopic text programmatically using Unicode escapes
Examples
ው Ethiopic Syllable We (U+12CD)
- ውው በቃል ውስጥ ይታያል።
- ውስም: ው
- ውእባክዎ ውን ይቅዳ ያድርጉ።
- ውው ከፊደሎች መካከል ነው።
- ውU+12CD: ው
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12CD | |
| HTML Entity | ው | |
| HTML Code | ው | |
| CSS | \12CD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4813 | |
| Decimal | 4813 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable We Letter (ው)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4813 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12CD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12CD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12cd, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ው 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 is the Unicode code point for ው?
The Unicode code point for ው (Ethiopic Syllable We) is U+12CD.
How can I copy ው from this page?
Select and copy the character ው directly, or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes in your tools.
What does the character name mean?
“ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE WE” is the Unicode name, indicating this letter represents the “We” syllable in Ethiopic script.
Will ው display correctly on all devices?
It should display correctly wherever the font or software supports Ethiopic (Unicode) characters; otherwise it may appear as a placeholder box.