Ogham Letter Eamhancholl Letter
ᚙ is the Ogham letter Eamhancholl (U+1699), used for text in the Ogham writing system.
U+1699
ᚙ is an Ogham character with the Unicode name OGHAM LETTER EAMHANCHOLL. It’s primarily useful when you need to reproduce Ogham text accurately. Below you’ll find copy options and codepoint details for U+1699.
Ogham Letter Eamhancholl Letter Meaning
ᚙ is the Unicode character named OGHAM LETTER EAMHANCHOLL (U+1699). As an Ogham letter, it belongs to a set of characters used to write the Ogham writing system. In everyday use, this symbol is not commonly encountered outside of reference materials, typographic projects, historical/linguistic content, or apps that display Ogham. If you’re working with Unicode Ogham text, using the exact character and codepoint (U+1699) helps ensure consistent rendering across platforms that support the Ogham block.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ogham text in notes, documents, or posts
- •Web and software development where Unicode Ogham characters must be rendered correctly
- •Typography and font testing to verify U+1699 display in Ogham-compatible fonts
- •Academic or educational materials that quote or transcribe Ogham letters
- •Design mockups or signage that includes Ogham lettering for decorative or thematic purposes
Examples
ᚙ Ogham Letter Eamhancholl
- ᚙᚙ
- ᚙᚙ᚛᚜ᚙ (Ogham sequence example)
- ᚙEamhancholl: ᚙ
- ᚙUnicode U+1699: ᚙ
- ᚙCopy this letter: ᚙ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1699 | |
| HTML Entity | ᚙ | |
| HTML Code | ᚙ | |
| CSS | \1699 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 5785 | |
| Decimal | 5785 |
How to type Ogham Letter Eamhancholl Letter (ᚙ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 5785 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1699 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1699. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1699, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ᚙ 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 Ogham Letter Eamhancholl letter mean?
ᚙ is the Unicode character named OGHAM LETTER EAMHANCHOLL (U+1699). As an Ogham letter, it belongs to a set of characters used to write the Ogham writing system. In everyday use, this symbol is not commonly encountered outside of reference materials, typographic projects, historical/linguistic content, or apps that display Ogham. If you’re working with Unicode Ogham text, using the exact character and codepoint (U+1699) helps ensure consistent rendering across platforms that support the Ogham block.
What is the Unicode code point for ᚙ?
The symbol ᚙ has Unicode code point U+1699.
How can I copy ᚙ for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ᚙ (given as html_entity for this character).
How do I use ᚙ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \1699 and JavaScript escape: \u{1699}, using the provided css_escape and javascript_escape values.
Does ᚙ have a widely known meaning like a common emoji?
Not in everyday modern usage; ᚙ is primarily a specific Ogham letter used in text that represents the Ogham writing system.