Ethiopic Syllable Xaa Letter
ኃ (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XAA, U+1283) is an Ethiopic script character you can copy and encode safely.
U+1283
ኃ is the Ethiopic syllable named ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XAA. Use it when you need to type or render Ethiopic text accurately. This page provides copy-ready forms and encoding escapes.
Ethiopic Syllable Xaa Letter Meaning
ኃ is an Ethiopic script character with the Unicode name ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XAA and code point U+1283. As a syllable character, it contributes to the spelling of Ethiopic words and phrases when writing in Ethiopian languages that use the Ethiopic script. Like other characters in the Ethiopic block, it is best treated as a single Unicode character rather than a combination of multiple symbols. For digital use, rely on its code point (U+1283) and the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escape forms to avoid incorrect replacements and ensure consistent rendering across devices and fonts.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ethiopic text into documents, forms, and notes
- •Rendering Ethiopic script in web pages where correct Unicode encoding matters
- •Labeling or tagging content that must match a specific Ethiopic spelling
- •Using in design mockups or typography samples that require exact characters
- •Programming and data entry where characters are transmitted via Unicode
Examples
ኃ Ethiopic Syllable XAA (U+1283)
- ኃኃኃኃ
- ኃኃ ምሳሌ ጽሑፍ
- ኃዛሬ ኃ ተጻፎ ነው
- ኃፅሑፍ ኃ እዚህ ይታይ
- ኃኃን በደንብ ይጠቀሙ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1283 | |
| HTML Entity | ኃ | |
| HTML Code | ኃ | |
| CSS | \1283 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4739 | |
| Decimal | 4739 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Xaa Letter (ኃ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4739 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1283 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1283. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1283, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኃ 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 Xaa letter mean?
ኃ is an Ethiopic script character with the Unicode name ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XAA and code point U+1283. As a syllable character, it contributes to the spelling of Ethiopic words and phrases when writing in Ethiopian languages that use the Ethiopic script. Like other characters in the Ethiopic block, it is best treated as a single Unicode character rather than a combination of multiple symbols. For digital use, rely on its code point (U+1283) and the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escape forms to avoid incorrect replacements and ensure consistent rendering across devices and fonts.
What is the Unicode code point for ኃ?
The Unicode code point for ኃ (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XAA) is U+1283.
How do I write ኃ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ኃ.
How do I escape ኃ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\1283. JavaScript escape: \\u{1283}.
Why might ኃ display incorrectly on some devices?
Most issues come from missing Ethiopic font support or incorrect encoding. Using the provided Unicode escapes (U+1283) helps ensure consistent rendering.