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
- ⲆⲆ ⲁⲣⲭⲏⲥ
- ⲆⲆⲉⲧⲣⲓ
- ⲆⲆⲃⲱⲕ
- ⲆⲆ ⲣⲱⲙⲉ
- ⲆⲆⲥⲱⲛ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C86 | |
| HTML Entity | Ⲇ | |
| HTML Code | Ⲇ | |
| 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.