U+12F5 "ድ" Ethiopic Syllable De Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+12F5 "ድ" Ethiopic Syllable De is a glyph from the Ethiopic script, used primarily for writing languages such as Amharic, Tigrinya, and Ge’ez, where it represents the syllable pronounced as “de” with the consonant “d” and the inherent vowel “e”. This character is part of a larger syllabary system derived from the Ge’ez abugida, in which each symbol corresponds to a consonant-vowel combination, and its specific shape and sound are crucial for correct spelling and pronunciation in these languages. As a standard encoded character, U+12F5 ensures the digital preservation and accurate representation of Ethiopic texts across modern computing platforms, supporting the cultural and linguistic heritage of communities that use this ancient writing system.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ድ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ድ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE1 0x8B 0xB5 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x12F5 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000012F5 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u12f5 |
Unicode Properties