Ethiopic Syllable Zoa Letter
ⶋ is the Ethiopic syllable character “zoa” used in writing systems based on Ethiopic scripts.
U+2D8B
ⶋ (Ethiopic Syllable Zoa) is a single Unicode character used in Ethiopic writing. This page helps you copy it reliably and use the correct code point in web and app work.
Ethiopic Syllable Zoa Letter Meaning
ⶋ is Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZOA” with code point U+2D8B. As an Ethiopic syllable symbol, it represents a specific syllabic sound in Ethiopic scripts. Like many script-specific characters, its exact linguistic use depends on the orthography and text context where it appears. For practical use, focus on correct encoding and rendering: use the character itself (for copy/paste) or the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes when generating text in code. If your environment lacks Ethiopic font support, the character may not display as intended.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste in Ethiopian-language text when the specific “zoa” syllable character is needed
- •Displaying Unicode symbols in typography samples or script reference charts
- •Building multilingual web pages or documentation that includes Ethiopic characters
- •Creating data sets, labels, or UI strings that must preserve exact Unicode characters
- •Testing font coverage and rendering support for the Ethiopic block
Examples
ⶋ Ethiopic Syllable Zoa
- ⶋⶋ
- ⶋExample: ⶋ in an Ethiopic syllable list
- ⶋUnicode test string: ⶋ
- ⶋDraft text: ⶋ followed by additional characters
- ⶋCopy check: ⶋ (U+2D8B)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2D8B | |
| HTML Entity | ⶋ | |
| HTML Code | ⶋ | |
| CSS | \2D8B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11659 | |
| Decimal | 11659 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Zoa Letter (ⶋ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11659 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2D8B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2D8B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2d8b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⶋ 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 Zoa letter mean?
ⶋ is Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZOA” with code point U+2D8B. As an Ethiopic syllable symbol, it represents a specific syllabic sound in Ethiopic scripts. Like many script-specific characters, its exact linguistic use depends on the orthography and text context where it appears. For practical use, focus on correct encoding and rendering: use the character itself (for copy/paste) or the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes when generating text in code. If your environment lacks Ethiopic font support, the character may not display as intended.
What is the Unicode code point for ⶋ?
ⶋ is U+2D8B (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZOA).
How do I write ⶋ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⶋ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ⶋ?
CSS escape: \\2D8B. JavaScript escape: \\u{2D8B}.
Why does ⶋ not display correctly on my site or app?
It may be a font or rendering support issue. Try using a font that supports the Ethiopic block/characters, and ensure your text is encoded in Unicode (UTF-8).