Ethiopic Syllable Zhu Letter
ዡ is the Ethiopic syllable letter named “Zhu,” encoded in Unicode as U+12E1.
U+12E1
ዡ is an Ethiopic script character used in written text. This page helps you copy it reliably and reference its Unicode details. You can also find developer-friendly escape codes for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Ethiopic Syllable Zhu Letter Meaning
ዡ is the Ethiopic syllable letter “Zhu” (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZHU). As part of the Ethiopic block, it represents a syllabic sound in languages that use the Ethiopic script. Its practical meaning is tied to how syllables are spelled in those writing systems, rather than acting as a standalone punctuation mark or symbol. When entering text digitally, the most important details are its Unicode code point (U+12E1) and the correct encoding/escaping so it displays the intended character across platforms and fonts.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ethiopic text where the “Zhu” syllable appears
- •Typing or composing content in Ethiopic-script documents and emails
- •Designing multilingual UI elements that include Ethiopic characters
- •Writing or labeling documents in Ethiopic-script languages (forms, signage, notes)
- •Generating correct characters in software using Unicode escapes
Examples
ዡ Ethiopic Syllable Zhu
- ዡዡ ያውጣ
- ዡዡ ሰላም
- ዡዡ ቃል ጽሑፍ
- ዡዡ ውስጥ
- ዡዡ ለመፃፍ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12E1 | |
| HTML Entity | ዡ | |
| HTML Code | ዡ | |
| CSS | \12E1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4833 | |
| Decimal | 4833 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Zhu Letter (ዡ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4833 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 12E1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 12E1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12e1, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ዡ 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 Zhu letter mean?
ዡ is the Ethiopic syllable letter “Zhu” (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZHU). As part of the Ethiopic block, it represents a syllabic sound in languages that use the Ethiopic script. Its practical meaning is tied to how syllables are spelled in those writing systems, rather than acting as a standalone punctuation mark or symbol. When entering text digitally, the most important details are its Unicode code point (U+12E1) and the correct encoding/escaping so it displays the intended character across platforms and fonts.
What is the Unicode code point for ዡ?
The character ዡ has Unicode code point U+12E1.
How can I paste ዡ on websites and documents?
Copy the character directly (ዡ) from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (ዡ) where supported.
What escape codes can developers use for ዡ?
Use CSS escape \\12E1 and JavaScript escape \\u{12E1} to reliably represent the character.
Does ዡ have a specific Unicode name?
Yes. Its Unicode name is “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZHU.”