Ethiopic Syllable Xee Letter
ኄ is the Ethiopic syllable “xee” in Unicode (U+1284).
U+1284
ኄ (Ethiopic syllable xee) is a single Ethiopic character used in writing systems for Ethiopic languages. On this page you can copy it directly and also use safe Unicode escape formats in code. You’ll also find practical examples and related characters.
Ethiopic Syllable Xee Letter Meaning
ኄ is the Ethiopic syllable letter named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XEE” with Unicode code point U+1284. As a syllable character, it represents a specific sound unit in Ethiopic scripts rather than a standalone Latin letter. Because it is a dedicated Unicode character, it can be used reliably in text, web pages, and programming languages that support Unicode. Use it when working with Ethiopic orthography, fonts, or localization content where the exact syllable form matters. For developers, the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes help ensure consistent rendering.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact Ethiopic syllable in multilingual documents
- •Typing or entering Ethiopic text in writing tools and editors
- •Localizing software strings that include Ethiopic script content
- •Using the character in web design or UI labels with Unicode support
- •Embedding the character in code using Unicode escape sequences
Examples
ኄ Ethiopic syllable xee (U+1284)
- ኄኄ ወደ ቤት
- ኄንግግር ኄ ላይ
- ኄመልእክት ኄ ይዘት
- ኄእባክህ ኄ ጻፍ
- ኄኄ ስም ማስታወሻ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1284 | |
| HTML Entity | ኄ | |
| HTML Code | ኄ | |
| CSS | \1284 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4740 | |
| Decimal | 4740 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Xee Letter (ኄ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4740 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1284 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1284. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1284, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኄ 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 Xee letter mean?
ኄ is the Ethiopic syllable letter named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XEE” with Unicode code point U+1284. As a syllable character, it represents a specific sound unit in Ethiopic scripts rather than a standalone Latin letter. Because it is a dedicated Unicode character, it can be used reliably in text, web pages, and programming languages that support Unicode. Use it when working with Ethiopic orthography, fonts, or localization content where the exact syllable form matters. For developers, the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes help ensure consistent rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for ኄ?
The Unicode code point for ኄ (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XEE) is U+1284.
How can I copy ኄ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ኄ.
What CSS escape should I use for ኄ?
Use the CSS escape: \\1284.
How do I write ኄ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{1284}.