“ጓ” U+1313: Ethiopic Syllable Gwaa

U+1313: Complete Technical Data for the Ethiopic Syllable Gwaa (ጓ)

The character **ጓ**, formally recognized as the Ethiopic Syllable Gwaa (“ጓ” U+1313), is a crucial component within the Ethiopic script, utilized by numerous languages in the Horn of Africa. This authoritative reference page at iloveunicode.com provides developers and character enthusiasts with the full, structured technical specifications, encoding conversions, and system input methods for this specific Unicode element.

U+1313 Ethiopic Syllable Technical Specifications

The Unicode codepoint **U+1313**, representing the Ethiopic Syllable Gwaa, is categorized as an **Other Letter (Lo)** and was officially integrated into the standard with **version 3.0 (September, 1999)**. It resides within the *Ethiopic* block, which is located in the **Basic Multilingual Plane**. For consistent digital text handling, the character follows a Left To Right (L) bidirectional class and is explicitly designated as **not mirrored**. This consistent behavior ensures reliable rendering across all platforms supporting the Ethiopic script.

Main Technical Properties and Directionality

Name Ethiopic Syllable Gwaa
Unicode Codepoint U+1313
Unicode Version 3.0 (September, 1999)
Block Ethiopic
Plane Basic Multilingual Plane
Bidirectional Data
Bidirectional class Left To Right (L)
Is mirrored? No
General Classification
Category Other Letter
Script Ethiopic
Combining Class Not Reordered

Encoding and Escape Conversions for U+1313

Markup & Web Escapes
HTML (decimal)
HTML (hex) `ጓ`
HTML (named) *-*
URL Escape Code `%E1%8C%93`
CSS `01313`
Language Code Escapes (Copy-Ready)
JavaScript, JSON **`u1313`**
C, C++, Java **`u1313`**
Python **`u1313`**
Rust `u{1313}`
Ruby `u1313`

UTF Byte Encoding Schemes for U+1313

UTF-8 (hex) 0xE1 0x8C 0x93
UTF-16 (hex) 0x1313
UTF-32 (hex) 0x00001313

Inputting Ethiopic Syllable Gwaa (ጓ)

To manually enter the Ethiopic Syllable **Gwaa** using its four-digit hexadecimal Unicode value (**U+1313**) on various operating systems, follow these procedures:

  • Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 1 3 1 3. Release Alt.
  • Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 1 3 1 3. Release Alt.

Font Compatibility Preview

  • Times, Times New Roman, serif
  • Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
  • Courier, Courier New, monospace

Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge

Accurate handling of complex characters, such as the **Ethiopic Syllable Gwaa**, is fundamental to internationalization and digital linguistics. Relying on precise technical details, including the specific **U+1313** encoding schemes, prevents corruption and ensures proper rendering across diverse digital platforms. Developers can trust the character data provided by iloveunicode.com for robust implementation.

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