Ethiopic Syllable Woa Letter
ዏ is the Ethiopic syllable Woa (Unicode U+12CF) used in Ethiopic writing.
U+12CF
ዏ is a single Ethiopic character used to represent the syllable “woa”. It has a specific Unicode identity, so it’s reliable for text, fonts, and programming. Use the copy options below to paste it accurately.
Ethiopic Syllable Woa Letter Meaning
“ዏ” is the Unicode character named ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE WOA (code point U+12CF). In Ethiopic writing, syllable characters are used as building blocks for words and proper pronunciation. As a text symbol, its meaning is determined by the language and orthography you’re using rather than by a universal standalone definition. If you’re typing or formatting Ethiopic text, this character should match the intended syllable in the source text. For consistent results across systems, rely on the Unicode character rather than approximations or visually similar Latin letters.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Ethiopic text that includes the Woa syllable
- •Typing or editing words in Ethiopic-script word processors and chat apps
- •Using Unicode-safe strings in web forms and UI content
- •Programmatically generating Ethiopic text using Unicode code points
- •Designing posters, subtitles, or documents that require accurate Ethiopic characters
Examples
ዏ Ethiopic Syllable Woa (U+12CF)
- ዏዏ (as a standalone character for testing Ethiopic rendering)
- ዏ…ዏ… (insert the symbol where the Woa syllable belongs in your text)
- ዏCopy this: ዏ to check your font supports U+12CF
- ዏType ዏ in a search box to verify correct Unicode input
- ዏUse ዏ in a caption or label when the syllable Woa is required
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12CF | |
| HTML Entity | ዏ | |
| HTML Code | ዏ | |
| CSS | \12CF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4815 | |
| Decimal | 4815 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Woa Letter (ዏ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4815 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12CF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12CF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12cf, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ዏ 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 Woa letter mean?
“ዏ” is the Unicode character named ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE WOA (code point U+12CF). In Ethiopic writing, syllable characters are used as building blocks for words and proper pronunciation. As a text symbol, its meaning is determined by the language and orthography you’re using rather than by a universal standalone definition. If you’re typing or formatting Ethiopic text, this character should match the intended syllable in the source text. For consistent results across systems, rely on the Unicode character rather than approximations or visually similar Latin letters.
What is the Unicode code point for ዏ?
The Unicode code point for ዏ is U+12CF (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE WOA).
How can I copy ዏ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ዏ.
What CSS escape can I use to display this character?
Use the CSS escape: \\12CF.
How do I represent ዏ in JavaScript strings?
Use a Unicode escape: \\u{12CF}.