Ethiopic Syllable Za Letter
ዘ is the Ethiopic syllable ZA, encoded in Unicode as U+12D8.
U+12D8
ዘ is an Ethiopic script character used in Amharic and related Ethiopian languages. It is known in Unicode by the name “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZA.” Use the copy options below for reliable pasting across apps and development tools.
Ethiopic Syllable Za Letter Meaning
“ዘ” (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZA) is a syllable character from the Ethiopic Unicode block. As a writing system symbol, it represents a syllabic sound used within words rather than a standalone letter like in the Latin alphabet. In practical terms, you’ll encounter it when typing or displaying Ethiopic text (for example, in Amharic content). For digital work, the key identifier is the Unicode code point U+12D8, which ensures correct rendering when you copy, search, or programmatically generate the character.
Common uses
- •Copy/pasting Ethiopic text in documents and messaging
- •Rendering Amharic or Ethiopic-language UI labels on websites
- •Writing or proofreading Ethiopic content in editors and CMS tools
- •Using the character in social media posts that require Ethiopic script
- •Generating the character in software using Unicode escapes (HTML/CSS/JS)
Examples
ዘ Ethiopic Syllable ZA (U+12D8)
- ዘእዘ ዘያ ጽፉ
- ዘዘረጋ ተመልከት
- ዘዛሬ ዘ ያለው ቃል
- ዘዘግይቶ መጣ
- ዘዘርግብ ግባ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12D8 | |
| HTML Entity | ዘ | |
| HTML Code | ዘ | |
| CSS | \12D8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4824 | |
| Decimal | 4824 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Za Letter (ዘ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4824 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12D8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12D8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12d8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ዘ 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 Za letter mean?
“ዘ” (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZA) is a syllable character from the Ethiopic Unicode block. As a writing system symbol, it represents a syllabic sound used within words rather than a standalone letter like in the Latin alphabet. In practical terms, you’ll encounter it when typing or displaying Ethiopic text (for example, in Amharic content). For digital work, the key identifier is the Unicode code point U+12D8, which ensures correct rendering when you copy, search, or programmatically generate the character.
What is the Unicode code point for ዘ?
The Unicode code point for ዘ (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZA) is U+12D8.
How can I copy ዘ for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity provided: ዘ (codepoint U+12D8).
What CSS or JavaScript escapes can I use?
CSS escape: \\12D8. JavaScript escape: \\u{12D8}.
Is ዘ a letter or a syllable in Ethiopic script?
It is a syllable character in the Ethiopic writing system, not a standalone Latin-style letter.