“ረ” U+1228: Ethiopic Syllable Ra

    ★ U+1228: Technical Specifications for the Ethiopic Syllable Ra (ረ)

    The Ethiopic Syllable Ra (“ረ” U+1228), represented by the character ረ, is a core syllabic component in the Ge’ez script, essential for writing languages used in Ethiopia and Eritrea. This comprehensive technical guide provides developers and linguists visiting iloveunicode.com with the complete data, encoding conversions, and system integration details for this important codepoint.

    U+1228 Ethiopic Character Specifications

    The Ethiopic Syllable Ra (ረ) is classified as an **Other Letter** ($\text{Lo}$) and resides within the **Ethiopic** block. It was officially incorporated into Unicode in **version 3.0** in September 1999, securing its place on the **Basic Multilingual Plane**. Due to the nature of the Ge’ez script, the character maintains a **Left To Right** ($\text{L}$) bidirectional class and is explicitly designated as *not* mirrored. This specific **U+1228** codepoint ensures consistent text flow as it uses the default **Not Reordered** combining class.

    Core Unicode Properties

    Bidirectional and Categorical Data

    Encoding Conversions and Digital Representations

    Web and Programming Markup

    Universal Character Encodings (UTF)

    Copy-Ready Code and Input Methods

    Language-Specific Conversions

    Inputting the Ethiopic Syllable Ra (ረ)

    Font Rendering Preview

    Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge

    Understanding the specific encoding requirements for characters like **U+1228** is crucial for anyone building software that supports the rich linguistic heritage of the Ethiopic script. From its versioning history to its encoding data, this information on the **Ethiopic Syllable Ra** aids in achieving flawless internationalization. Find more essential codepoint technical guides and Unicode insights on iloveunicode.com.