Ethiopic Syllable Zzaa Letter
ⶳ is the Ethiopic syllable character “zzaa” from Unicode.
U+2DB3
ⶳ (Ethiopic syllable zzaa) is a Unicode character used when writing Ethiopic script text. If you need this exact glyph for documents, forms, or UI strings, you can copy it directly or use its code point.
Ethiopic Syllable Zzaa Letter Meaning
ⶳ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZZAA” with code point U+2DB3. As an Ethiopic syllable letter, it represents a specific syllabic sound used in Ethiopic writing. In practice, you’ll encounter it in properly spelled text in Ethiopic languages that use this syllable set, as well as in digital typography, fonts, and transcription work. When composing content, the main practical concern is correct encoding and font support: the character should display correctly in systems that include the appropriate Ethiopic glyphs.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for Ethiopic language text where the zzaa syllable appears
- •Preparing multilingual UI strings or labels that require Ethiopic characters
- •Transcribing names or terms that use the zzaa syllable accurately
- •Creating educational or reference materials for Ethiopic script study
- •Formatting documents and forms that must preserve exact Unicode characters
Examples
ⶳ Ethiopian syllable zzaa
- ⶳType ⶳ in an Ethiopic text field to match the exact spelling
- ⶳUse ⶳ in a subtitle or caption that contains the zzaa syllable
- ⶳInsert ⶳ into a glossary entry while keeping correct Unicode characters
- ⶳCopy ⶳ for a social media post written in Ethiopic script
- ⶳInclude ⶳ in a document to avoid substitution with similar symbols
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2DB3 | |
| HTML Entity | ⶳ | |
| HTML Code | ⶳ | |
| CSS | \2DB3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11699 | |
| Decimal | 11699 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Zzaa Letter (ⶳ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11699 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2DB3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2DB3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2db3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⶳ 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 Zzaa letter mean?
ⶳ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZZAA” with code point U+2DB3. As an Ethiopic syllable letter, it represents a specific syllabic sound used in Ethiopic writing. In practice, you’ll encounter it in properly spelled text in Ethiopic languages that use this syllable set, as well as in digital typography, fonts, and transcription work. When composing content, the main practical concern is correct encoding and font support: the character should display correctly in systems that include the appropriate Ethiopic glyphs.
What is the Unicode code point for ⶳ?
ⶳ is U+2DB3.
How can I copy ⶳ for use in a document or message?
Copy the character ⶳ from this page, then paste it into your editor or form field.
What escapes can I use in programming or templates?
HTML entity: ⶳ. CSS escape: \\2DB3. JavaScript escape: \\u{2DB3}.
Why does ⶳ sometimes not display correctly?
If the font or system doesn’t support the Ethiopic glyphs, the character may not render as intended. Use a font with Ethiopic coverage.