Ethiopic Syllable Xwe Letter
ኍ is the Ethiopic syllable XWE, encoded as Unicode U+128D.
U+128D
ኍ is an Ethiopic script character used for writing syllables. This page helps you copy it reliably across apps and code. You’ll also find common Unicode escape formats for developers.
Ethiopic Syllable Xwe Letter Meaning
ኍ (Ethiopic syllable XWE) is a single character from the Ethiopic Unicode block. In Ethiopic writing, syllables are represented by dedicated characters, and ኍ specifically corresponds to the syllable labeled “XWE” in Unicode naming. Because it’s a script-specific character, its exact linguistic function depends on the words and orthography of the Ethiopic language being written. If you’re working with Unicode text, forms, signage, or digital typography that includes Ethiopic content, you can use the provided codepoint (U+128D) to match ኍ exactly without confusion.
Common uses
- •Copying Ethiopic text for documents, notes, or messaging
- •Using the character in web content that requires Ethiopic script support
- •Creating UI labels, buttons, or forms for Ethiopic-language apps
- •Typing or inserting the exact character during proofreading and editing
- •Representing the character in code using Unicode escapes for reliability
Examples
ኍ — Ethiopic Syllable XWE (U+128D)
- ኍኍ ምሳሌ ጽሑፍ
- ኍእዚህ ኍ አለ
- ኍጽሑፍ ውስጥ: ኍ
- ኍኍ የኢትዮጵያ ጽሑፍ
- ኍበፈለጉት መልኩ ኍ ያስገቡ
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+128D | |
| HTML Entity | ኍ | |
| HTML Code | ኍ | |
| CSS | \128D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4749 | |
| Decimal | 4749 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Xwe Letter (ኍ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4749 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 128D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 128D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 128d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ኍ 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 Xwe letter mean?
ኍ (Ethiopic syllable XWE) is a single character from the Ethiopic Unicode block. In Ethiopic writing, syllables are represented by dedicated characters, and ኍ specifically corresponds to the syllable labeled “XWE” in Unicode naming. Because it’s a script-specific character, its exact linguistic function depends on the words and orthography of the Ethiopic language being written. If you’re working with Unicode text, forms, signage, or digital typography that includes Ethiopic content, you can use the provided codepoint (U+128D) to match ኍ exactly without confusion.
What Unicode character is ኍ?
ኍ is the Ethiopic syllable XWE, with Unicode codepoint U+128D.
How do I copy ኍ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. For programming or templates, prefer using the codepoint U+128D (e.g., escapes) to avoid font or keyboard issues.
What are the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes for ኍ?
HTML: ኍ. CSS escape: \\128D. JavaScript (Unicode): \\u{128D}.
Why doesn’t ኍ display correctly in some apps?
If your font or app doesn’t support Ethiopic characters, it may show a missing-glyph box. Try switching to a font that supports the Ethiopic block.