Ethiopic Syllable Zee Letter
ዜ is the Ethiopic syllable “Zee” (U+12DC) used in Amharic and related Ethiopic scripts.
U+12DC
ዜ is a character from the Ethiopic block of Unicode. It is commonly referred to as “Ethiopic Syllable Zee.” You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode and escape forms in software.
Ethiopic Syllable Zee Letter Meaning
“ዜ” is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZEE” (U+12DC). As an Ethiopic syllable, it represents a specific sound unit used in writing Ethiopic languages, most commonly in contexts where Z-series syllables appear. Like other Ethiopic syllables, it functions as a standalone writing character within words, rather than as a punctuation mark. If you’re typesetting Amharic or related Ethiopic script text, this character should be rendered by a Unicode-capable font that supports Ethiopic characters. For technical work, rely on the exact code point U+12DC to avoid look-alike mistakes.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ethiopic text in documents and chat
- •Web and app UI text that includes Ethiopic script content
- •Design work (posters, flyers, titles) requiring exact character fidelity
- •Linguistic notes, transliteration practice, and language learning materials
- •Programming content strings that must use the correct Unicode code point
Examples
ዜ Ethiopic Syllable Zee (U+12DC)
- ዜዜ ድር ነው
- ዜዛሬ ዜና አለ
- ዜእባክህ ዜውን ጻፍ
- ዜየዜ ትርጉም ምንድን ነው
- ዜዛ ዜ ትይዩ ጻፉ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12DC | |
| HTML Entity | ዜ | |
| HTML Code | ዜ | |
| CSS | \12DC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4828 | |
| Decimal | 4828 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Zee Letter (ዜ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4828 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12DC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12DC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12dc, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ዜ 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 Zee letter mean?
“ዜ” is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZEE” (U+12DC). As an Ethiopic syllable, it represents a specific sound unit used in writing Ethiopic languages, most commonly in contexts where Z-series syllables appear. Like other Ethiopic syllables, it functions as a standalone writing character within words, rather than as a punctuation mark. If you’re typesetting Amharic or related Ethiopic script text, this character should be rendered by a Unicode-capable font that supports Ethiopic characters. For technical work, rely on the exact code point U+12DC to avoid look-alike mistakes.
What is the Unicode code point for ዜ?
The character ዜ has Unicode code point U+12DC.
How can I copy ዜ for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ዜ.
What escape sequences work in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\12DC. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{12DC}.
Why does ዜ not display correctly on my device?
You may need a Unicode font that supports Ethiopic characters. Check that the font includes the Ethiopic block.