Ethiopic Syllable Zze Letter
ⶵ is the Ethiopic syllable letter Zze (U+2DB5) used in Ethiopic script text.
U+2DB5
ⶵ (Ethiopic Syllable Zze) is a Unicode character for Ethiopic writing. Use it when you need a specific Ethiopic syllable, such as in names, titles, or language content. Below you’ll find copy options and encoding details for developers.
Ethiopic Syllable Zze Letter Meaning
ⶵ is Unicode character “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZZE” with code point U+2DB5. In Ethiopic (Ge’ez/Ethiopic) script usage, each syllable character represents a spoken sound pattern rather than a single Latin letter. The character is mainly used in properly spelled Ethiopic-language text where this specific syllable appears. When you type or paste it into documents, emails, or web content, make sure the chosen font supports Ethiopic glyphs. For web and software contexts, use the provided HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape so the character renders correctly across systems.
Common uses
- •Composing Ethiopic-language text in documents or messaging apps
- •Correctly displaying names, words, or titles that include this exact syllable
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, or transcripts for Ethiopic-language media
- •Using the character in web pages that require accurate Ethiopic script rendering
- •Building searchable text fields or database entries with exact Unicode characters
Examples
ⶵ Ethiopic Syllable Zze
- ⶵአⶵ ቃል ምሳሌ
- ⶵየስም ፊርማ: ⶵ አዲስ
- ⶵርዕስ: ⶵ ማስታወሻ
- ⶵትርጉም ማሳያ: ⶵ
- ⶵበካርድ ጽሑፍ: ⶵ ግብዣ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2DB5 | |
| HTML Entity | ⶵ | |
| HTML Code | ⶵ | |
| CSS | \2DB5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11701 | |
| Decimal | 11701 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Zze Letter (ⶵ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11701 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2DB5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2DB5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2db5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⶵ 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 Zze letter mean?
ⶵ is Unicode character “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZZE” with code point U+2DB5. In Ethiopic (Ge’ez/Ethiopic) script usage, each syllable character represents a spoken sound pattern rather than a single Latin letter. The character is mainly used in properly spelled Ethiopic-language text where this specific syllable appears. When you type or paste it into documents, emails, or web content, make sure the chosen font supports Ethiopic glyphs. For web and software contexts, use the provided HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape so the character renders correctly across systems.
What is ⶵ called in Unicode?
It is named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZZE” and has code point U+2DB5.
How can I copy ⶵ reliably on the web?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ⶵ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ⶵ?
CSS escape: \\2DB5. JavaScript escape: \\u{2DB5}.
Why does ⶵ sometimes look like a blank box?
That usually means the font in your environment doesn’t support Ethiopic glyphs. Try switching to a Unicode-capable font that includes Ethiopic characters.