Ethiopic Supplement Unicode Block

The Ethiopic Supplement is a Unicode block that extends the range of characters available for the Ethiopic script, which is primarily used for writing the Geʽez, Amharic, Tigrinya, and other languages of Ethiopia and Eritrea. This supplement is designated from U+1380 to U+139F and was introduced to provide additional characters needed for a more comprehensive representation of the Ethiopic script within digital text processing systems. It includes tonal marks that are used in various Ethiopic traditions, enabling more precise phonetic notation and aiding in the correct pronunciation of words in languages that utilize Ethiopic script.

Incorporating the Ethiopic Supplement into Unicode was essential for linguists, scholars, and native speakers working on digital platforms, as it enhanced their ability to convey a fuller range of phonetic and orthographic details from their languages. By expanding the existing repertoire of Ethiopic characters initially defined in the main Ethiopic block, the supplement facilitates more faithful translations and preserves the linguistic richness of the languages. This block plays a crucial role not only in cultural preservation but also in everyday communication, education, and literary expression for millions of Ethiopic script users worldwide.

View a range of fonts that support the Ethiopic Supplement block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Ethiopic Supplement unicode block. Currently there are 26 characters in this block.