★ U+120A: Technical Specifications for Ethiopic Syllable Li (ሊ)
The Ethiopic Syllable Li (“ሊ” U+120A) is a critical character used in the Ge’ez script, which forms the basis for several Ethiosemitic languages. This comprehensive resource provides developers and enthusiasts at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, encoding conversions, and usage context for this essential codepoint.
U+120A Ethiopic Script Specifications
The character **Ethiopic Syllable Li** (ሊ) is classified as an *Other Letter* (`Lo`) within the Unicode General Category, reflecting its syllabic nature. It was officially integrated into Unicode in **version 3.0 (September, 1999)**. It resides in the **Ethiopic** block on the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, following the standard Left To Right (`L`) directional class, and importantly, it is not mirrored.
Core Unicode Properties
Directional and Categorical Data
Technical Encoding Formats for U+120A
Programming and Markup Conversions
Universal Character Encoding (UTF)
Copy-Ready Code Snippet and Input Methods
Language-Specific Conversions
HTML Hex Entity:
ሊ
JavaScript/JSON Escape:
\u120A
Rust Escape:
\u{120A}
Inputting the Ethiopic Syllable Li (ሊ)
Font Rendering Preview
- ሊ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ሊ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ሊ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Accurate implementation of complex scripts relies on precise knowledge of characters like the **Ethiopic Syllable Li**. The full technical profile of **U+120A** is essential for developers working with Amharic, Tigrinya, and other Ge’ez-based languages, ensuring proper encoding and display across all applications. For more technical character data, visit iloveunicode.com.