Coptic Capital Letter Akhmimic Khei Letter
Ⳉ is the Unicode Coptic capital letter Akhmimic Khei, used in Coptic script text.
U+2CC8
Ⳉ is a Coptic letter identified in Unicode as “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER AKHMIMIC KHEI” (U+2CC8). You can copy it for documents, digital typography, or language-focused content. Below are practical ways to use and reference it correctly.
Coptic Capital Letter Akhmimic Khei Letter Meaning
Ⳉ (U+2CC8) is a Coptic script capital letter known in Unicode as “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER AKHMIMIC KHEI.” In Coptic writing, letters like this represent specific sounds and orthographic distinctions within the script. Because it is a capital form, it’s typically used where uppercase letters are required—such as starting words, proper names, or title-like formatting in Coptic text. As a specialized Unicode character, it’s most relevant for accurate transcription, academic or editorial work, font testing, and building text that preserves the original Coptic spelling rather than substituting with approximate Latin letters.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste into Coptic text for accurate transcription
- •Publishing or editing documents that require the specific capital letter form
- •Font and glyph testing for Unicode range U+2CC8
- •Creating language-study materials that preserve original orthography
- •Building or verifying Unicode-aware search and rendering in apps
Examples
Ⳉ Coptic Capital Letter Akhmimic Khei
- ⳈⳈⲓⲣⲟ ⲣⲁⲙⲁ
- ⳈⳈⲡⲓⲥⲭⲟⲩ
- Ⳉⲟⲩⲟⲩ Ⳉⲕⲓⲛ
- ⳈⳈⲉⲓⲣ ⲧⲉⲭⲛⲟⲩ
- ⳈⳈⲗⲁⲭ ⲙⲁⲣⲧⲉ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CC8 | |
| HTML Entity | Ⳉ | |
| HTML Code | Ⳉ | |
| CSS | \2CC8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11464 | |
| Decimal | 11464 |
How to type Coptic Capital Letter Akhmimic Khei Letter (Ⳉ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11464 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CC8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CC8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2cc8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ⳉ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Coptic Capital Letter Akhmimic Khei letter mean?
Ⳉ (U+2CC8) is a Coptic script capital letter known in Unicode as “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER AKHMIMIC KHEI.” In Coptic writing, letters like this represent specific sounds and orthographic distinctions within the script. Because it is a capital form, it’s typically used where uppercase letters are required—such as starting words, proper names, or title-like formatting in Coptic text. As a specialized Unicode character, it’s most relevant for accurate transcription, academic or editorial work, font testing, and building text that preserves the original Coptic spelling rather than substituting with approximate Latin letters.
What Unicode character is Ⳉ?
Ⳉ is the Unicode character named “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER AKHMIMIC KHEI”, code point U+2CC8.
How do I copy Ⳉ?
Select the symbol “Ⳉ” from this page and paste it into your document or editor. It will preserve the exact Unicode character.
Why does Ⳉ look like a special glyph or box on my device?
It depends on whether your font supports the Coptic block for U+2CC8. Try a Unicode font with broader coverage.
What is the HTML entity and escape for this character?
HTML entity: Ⳉ CSS escape: \\2CC8 JavaScript escape: \\u{2CC8}.