Ethiopic Extended-A Unicode Block

The Unicode block "Ethiopic Extended-A" is used to accommodate additional characters needed for the representation of the extended Ethiopic script, which is widely used in Ethiopia and Eritrea. This script is primarily employed for writing languages such as Amharic, Tigrinya, and some other Cushitic and Semitic languages. The Ethiopic Extended-A block covers the range from U+AB00 to U+AB2F. This block was introduced in Unicode version 6.0 to supplement existing Ethiopic characters, enabling more precise and comprehensive representation of linguistic nuances and support for additional dialects and languages that utilize this ancient script.

Ethiopic Extended-A includes characters primarily used for transcribing recently codified languages and dialects or for providing additional phonetic or orthographic representations required for accurate language preservation and documentation. These extended characters play a crucial role in the digital representation of Ethiopic texts, ensuring linguistic and cultural preservation in the digital age. By incorporating these additional characters, the Unicode Consortium helps bridge communication within diverse communities, fostering a richer understanding and greater accessibility of Ethiopia’s vast linguistic heritage for both native speakers and scholars worldwide.

View a range of fonts that support the Ethiopic Extended-A block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Ethiopic Extended-A unicode block. Currently there are 32 characters in this block.