Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Dja Letter
Ⳙ is the Coptic capital letter Old Coptic Dja, used in Old Coptic text representation.
U+2CD8
Ⳙ (U+2CD8) is a Coptic letter character used for writing with Coptic/Old Coptic scripts. This page helps you copy the symbol and use it in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript reliably.
Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Dja Letter Meaning
Ⳙ is identified as “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER OLD COPTIC DJA” with code point U+2CD8. As a capital letter in the Coptic script, it is typically used where Old Coptic orthography calls for this specific letter form. Use it in digital typography, manuscript transcription, linguistic text, or font-testing scenarios where accurate character choice matters. When entering text, prefer the exact Unicode character to ensure consistent rendering across systems and to avoid confusing it with visually similar letters from other scripts.
Common uses
- •Transcribing Old Coptic names or terms that use this specific capital letter
- •Building Unicode-accurate Coptic script content for websites and documentation
- •Testing font coverage and glyph rendering for U+2CD8 (Ⳙ)
- •Creating educational materials or reference lists for Coptic characters
- •Preparing data for linguistic tools that require exact Unicode code points
Examples
Ⳙ Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Dja
- ⳘⳘⲓⲟⲛ
- ⳘⳘⲁⲓⲟ
- ⳘThe word starts with Ⳙ.
- ⳘUnicode character: Ⳙ (U+2CD8).
- ⳘOld Coptic text sample: Ⳙ.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CD8 | |
| HTML Entity | Ⳙ | |
| HTML Code | Ⳙ | |
| CSS | \2CD8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11480 | |
| Decimal | 11480 |
How to type Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Dja Letter (Ⳙ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11480 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CD8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CD8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2cd8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ⳙ 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 Old Coptic Dja letter mean?
Ⳙ is identified as “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER OLD COPTIC DJA” with code point U+2CD8. As a capital letter in the Coptic script, it is typically used where Old Coptic orthography calls for this specific letter form. Use it in digital typography, manuscript transcription, linguistic text, or font-testing scenarios where accurate character choice matters. When entering text, prefer the exact Unicode character to ensure consistent rendering across systems and to avoid confusing it with visually similar letters from other scripts.
What Unicode character is Ⳙ?
Ⳙ is the Coptic capital letter Old Coptic Dja. Its Unicode code point is U+2CD8.
How do I copy Ⳙ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: Ⳙ.
What is the CSS escape for Ⳙ?
Use the CSS escape: \\2CD8.
How can I include Ⳙ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{2CD8}.