Ethiopic Syllable Zzu Letter
ⶱ is the Ethiopic syllable “zzu” character used in Ethiopic writing systems.
U+2DB1
ⶱ is a Unicode character from the Ethiopic block. It is commonly referred to as the “Ethiopic syllable zzu.” You can copy it directly or use standard Unicode escapes in code.
Ethiopic Syllable Zzu Letter Meaning
ⶱ (Unicode name: Ethiopic syllable ZZU, code point U+2DB1) is a character used to represent a specific syllable in Ethiopic scripts encoded in Unicode. Like other Ethiopic syllable signs, it functions as a written unit within Ethiopic orthographies rather than as a punctuation mark or mathematical operator. If you are working with Ethiopic text processing, fonts, or localization, using the exact code point ensures the correct glyph is selected by the renderer. Outside of text data for Ethiopic languages and related digital typography, this character is generally not used as a standalone symbol with a widely shared “iconic” meaning.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying Ethiopic text that includes the “zzu” syllable sign
- •Displaying Ethiopic scripts in web pages and documents with correct Unicode support
- •Building localization content for Ethiopic-language interfaces
- •Using the character in linguistic or orthography datasets and annotations
- •Testing font coverage and rendering for the Ethiopic Unicode block
Examples
ⶱ Ethiopic syllable zzu
- ⶱⶱ
- ⶱሀⶱሀ
- ⶱማⶱቤት
- ⶱእⶱት ሙሉ
- ⶱመጽሐፍ ⶱ ጽሑፍ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2DB1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⶱ | |
| HTML Code | ⶱ | |
| CSS | \2DB1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11697 | |
| Decimal | 11697 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Zzu Letter (ⶱ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11697 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2DB1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2DB1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2db1, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⶱ 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 Zzu letter mean?
ⶱ (Unicode name: Ethiopic syllable ZZU, code point U+2DB1) is a character used to represent a specific syllable in Ethiopic scripts encoded in Unicode. Like other Ethiopic syllable signs, it functions as a written unit within Ethiopic orthographies rather than as a punctuation mark or mathematical operator. If you are working with Ethiopic text processing, fonts, or localization, using the exact code point ensures the correct glyph is selected by the renderer. Outside of text data for Ethiopic languages and related digital typography, this character is generally not used as a standalone symbol with a widely shared “iconic” meaning.
What is the Unicode code point for ⶱ?
ⶱ is U+2DB1.
How can I include ⶱ in HTML?
Use the entity: ⶱ
How do I use ⶱ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \2DB1. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \u{2DB1}.
Does ⶱ have a common icon-like meaning?
No—ⶱ is primarily a written Ethiopic syllable character used within text, not a widely used standalone symbol with a separate, general-purpose meaning.