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Coptic Capital Letter Dalda Letter

Ⲇ is the Coptic capital letter Dalda, used in writing Coptic text.

U+2C86

The symbol Ⲇ is a Coptic capital letter used to represent a specific sound in Coptic script. This page helps you copy it, recognize it in context, and use it in digital text systems.

Coptic Capital Letter Dalda Letter Meaning

Ⲇ (Unicode U+2C86) is named “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER DALDA.” It belongs to the Coptic writing system and is used as an uppercase form of the Dalda letter. In practice, you’ll see Ⲇ when typesetting or digitally reproducing Coptic text—such as inscriptions, scholarly transcriptions, educational materials, or reference documents. Because it’s an actual letter from a Unicode block, it can be copied and rendered in fonts that support Coptic characters. When working with web or app text, use the provided escapes (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) to reliably insert the character.

Common uses

  • Typing Coptic text with correct uppercase letter forms
  • Designing educational materials or worksheets about the Coptic alphabet
  • Formatting scholarly transcriptions that preserve original capitalization
  • Adding accurate Coptic characters to web pages and digital documents
  • Creating titles, labels, or identifiers using Coptic script

Examples

Ⲇ Coptic Capital Letter Dalda

  • Ⲇ ⲁⲣⲭⲏⲥ
  • Ⲇⲉⲧⲣⲓ
  • Ⲇⲃⲱⲕ
  • Ⲇ ⲣⲱⲙⲉ
  • Ⲇⲥⲱⲛ

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+2C86
HTML EntityⲆ
HTML CodeⲆ
CSS\2C86

FAQ

What does the Coptic Capital Letter Dalda letter mean?

Ⲇ (Unicode U+2C86) is named “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER DALDA.” It belongs to the Coptic writing system and is used as an uppercase form of the Dalda letter. In practice, you’ll see Ⲇ when typesetting or digitally reproducing Coptic text—such as inscriptions, scholarly transcriptions, educational materials, or reference documents. Because it’s an actual letter from a Unicode block, it can be copied and rendered in fonts that support Coptic characters. When working with web or app text, use the provided escapes (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) to reliably insert the character.

What is the Unicode code point for Ⲇ?

The symbol Ⲇ is Unicode code point U+2C86.

How do I copy Ⲇ into HTML?

You can use the HTML entity: Ⲇ.

What CSS or JavaScript escapes can I use for Ⲇ?

CSS escape: \\2C86. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{2C86}.

Will Ⲇ display correctly on all devices?

It will display when the user’s system and browser have a font that supports Coptic characters; otherwise it may fall back to a missing-glyph box.