“ሿ” U+123F: Ethiopic Syllable Shwa

    ★ U+123F: Technical Specifications for Ethiopic Syllable Shwa (ሿ)

    The Ethiopic Syllable Shwa (“ሿ” U+123F) is an important character in the Ethiopic script, integral to writing Geʻez, Amharic, and other languages of the region. This detailed technical resource provides developers and linguists at iloveunicode.com with the complete data, encoding conversions, and usage context for this essential codepoint.

    U+123F Ethiopic Character Specifications

    The character **ሿ** is formally named the **Ethiopic Syllable Shwa**. As a syllabic consonant in the writing system, it is categorized as an “Other Letter” and exhibits a *Left To Right* directional class. The codepoint **U+123F** was introduced in Unicode **version 3.0** (September 1999). It resides within the **Ethiopic** block on the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, ensuring compatibility across modern systems that rely on Unicode standards.

    Main Unicode Properties

    Bidirectional and Other Data

    Encoding Conversions and Implementations

    Conversion Formats for Web and Programming

    Universal Encoding Formats (UTF)

    Direct Input and Rendering Preview

    Copy-Ready Language Escapes

    Keyboard Input Instructions (Verbatim)

    Font Rendering Preview

    Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge

    Accurate character representation for global scripts like Ethiopic is crucial for proper internationalization. Understanding and implementing the correct encoding for the Ethiopic Syllable Shwa (U+123F) ensures that language data is handled robustly across all digital platforms. Find more in-depth Unicode technical data and development resources at iloveunicode.com.