Coptic Capital Letter Old Nubian Shima Letter
Ⳝ is the Coptic capital letter named Old Nubian Shima (Unicode U+2CDC).
U+2CDC
Ⳝ is a Coptic script capital letter used in Old Nubian Shima. On this page you can copy it reliably and find its Unicode details for software and web work.
Coptic Capital Letter Old Nubian Shima Letter Meaning
Ⳝ is a Unicode character labeled “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER OLD NUBIAN SHIMA” with code point U+2CDC. As a letterform, it’s primarily used when writing or formatting text in the Coptic script (or related Old Nubian/Shima orthographic context). Its value is best understood as a specific character that should be preserved exactly in typography, transcription, and digital encoding. If you’re building content, publishing transcription, or styling fonts, use the provided escapes (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) so the character renders consistently across platforms that support it.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for digital transcription in Coptic-script texts
- •Preparing inscriptions or manuscript-inspired mockups for design projects
- •Character reference when testing font coverage for U+2CDC
- •Writing localized labels, glosses, or scholarly text that includes this letter
- •Encoding the character in HTML/CSS/JavaScript using its Unicode escapes
Examples
Ⳝ Coptic Capital Letter Old Nubian Shima
- ⳜⳜⳜⳜ
- ⳜOld Nubian Shima: Ⳝ
- ⳜCapital letter: Ⳝ
- ⳜCoptic text sample: Ⳝ
- ⳜUnicode U+2CDC: Ⳝ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CDC | |
| HTML Entity | Ⳝ | |
| HTML Code | Ⳝ | |
| CSS | \2CDC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11484 | |
| Decimal | 11484 |
How to type Coptic Capital Letter Old Nubian Shima Letter (Ⳝ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11484 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CDC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CDC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2cdc, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ⳝ 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 Nubian Shima letter mean?
Ⳝ is a Unicode character labeled “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER OLD NUBIAN SHIMA” with code point U+2CDC. As a letterform, it’s primarily used when writing or formatting text in the Coptic script (or related Old Nubian/Shima orthographic context). Its value is best understood as a specific character that should be preserved exactly in typography, transcription, and digital encoding. If you’re building content, publishing transcription, or styling fonts, use the provided escapes (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) so the character renders consistently across platforms that support it.
What is the Unicode code point for Ⳝ?
Ⳝ has Unicode code point U+2CDC.
How do I insert Ⳝ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity Ⳝ (as provided).
What CSS escape can I use for Ⳝ?
Use \\2CDC in CSS.
What JavaScript escape represents Ⳝ?
Use \\u{2CDC} in JavaScript.