Ethiopic Syllable Xwaa Letter
ኋ is the Ethiopic syllable XWAA (U+128B), used in Ethiopic script text.
U+128B
ኋ is an Ethiopic script character known in Unicode as the “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XWAA” (U+128B). Use it in documents and digital text when you need this exact syllable. Below you’ll find copy-ready escapes for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Ethiopic Syllable Xwaa Letter Meaning
“ኋ” is the Ethiopic syllable called “XWAA” in Unicode. It belongs to the Ethiopic writing system and is used as a single, stand-alone syllable character within words. In practical terms, its “meaning” is determined by the language and orthography you’re writing in—so you generally treat it as a specific glyph that must be encoded exactly. When you copy it, preserve the character’s Unicode value (U+128B) to avoid substituting a visually similar Ethiopic character.
Common uses
- •Copying Ethiopic text for documents, notes, or drafts where XWAA appears
- •Adding the correct glyph to localization or translation files
- •Typing or pasting syllables in chat, messaging, and social media posts
- •Building datasets and UI labels that require exact Unicode characters
- •Referencing the character by code in developer work (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
Examples
ኋ — Ethiopic Syllable XWAA
- ኋኋኋ
- ኋኋ ነና ነ
- ኋእንኳን ኋ
- ኋቃል: ኋ
- ኋኋ ለፅሁፍ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+128B | |
| HTML Entity | ኋ | |
| HTML Code | ኋ | |
| CSS | \128B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4747 | |
| Decimal | 4747 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Xwaa Letter (ኋ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4747 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 128B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 128B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 128b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኋ 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 Xwaa letter mean?
“ኋ” is the Ethiopic syllable called “XWAA” in Unicode. It belongs to the Ethiopic writing system and is used as a single, stand-alone syllable character within words. In practical terms, its “meaning” is determined by the language and orthography you’re writing in—so you generally treat it as a specific glyph that must be encoded exactly. When you copy it, preserve the character’s Unicode value (U+128B) to avoid substituting a visually similar Ethiopic character.
What is the Unicode code point for ኋ?
The Unicode code point for ኋ is U+128B.
How do I type ኋ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ኋ.
What is the CSS escape sequence for ኋ?
Use: \\128B.
What JavaScript escape can I use for ኋ?
Use: \\u{128B}.