Coptic Capital Letter Old Nubian Wau Letter
Ⳣ is the Unicode Coptic capital letter Old Nubian Wau (U+2CE2).
U+2CE2
The character Ⳣ (U+2CE2) is a Coptic capital letter named “Old Nubian Wau.” Use it when you need the exact glyph for Coptic script content. Below you’ll find copy options, Unicode details, and practical examples.
Coptic Capital Letter Old Nubian Wau Letter Meaning
Ⳣ is a specific Unicode character in the Coptic script block, identified as “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER OLD NUBIAN WAU” (U+2CE2). Like many script-specific letters, its meaning is primarily tied to accurate textual representation rather than a common standalone symbol meaning. It’s typically used in contexts where the Old Nubian Wau letterform is required—such as scholarly transcription, font/script reference work, or digital text that must match the original script exactly. If you’re not working directly with Coptic or Old Nubian letter conventions, you may only need it for typographic accuracy or encoding tests.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for Coptic script text that requires the exact character Ⳣ
- •Digital typography and font testing for Unicode U+2CE2 glyph rendering
- •Scholarly transcription and cataloging of Coptic/Old Nubian letterforms
- •Building multilingual content where script fidelity matters
- •Creating reference materials or teaching aids for Unicode Coptic characters
Examples
Ⳣ Coptic Capital Letter Old Nubian Wau
- ⳢⳢ
- ⳢⳢ Ⳣ Ⳣ
- ⳢOld Nubian Wau: Ⳣ
- ⳢCoptic capital letter: Ⳣ
- ⳢUnicode U+2CE2: Ⳣ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CE2 | |
| HTML Entity | Ⳣ | |
| HTML Code | Ⳣ | |
| CSS | \2CE2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11490 | |
| Decimal | 11490 |
How to type Coptic Capital Letter Old Nubian Wau Letter (Ⳣ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11490 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CE2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CE2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2ce2, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ⳣ 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 Wau letter mean?
Ⳣ is a specific Unicode character in the Coptic script block, identified as “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER OLD NUBIAN WAU” (U+2CE2). Like many script-specific letters, its meaning is primarily tied to accurate textual representation rather than a common standalone symbol meaning. It’s typically used in contexts where the Old Nubian Wau letterform is required—such as scholarly transcription, font/script reference work, or digital text that must match the original script exactly. If you’re not working directly with Coptic or Old Nubian letter conventions, you may only need it for typographic accuracy or encoding tests.
What is the Unicode code point for Ⳣ?
Ⳣ has Unicode code point U+2CE2.
How do I paste Ⳣ into my document?
Copy the character directly from this page, or insert the HTML entity Ⳣ in HTML.
Where is Ⳣ from (which script)?
It is a Coptic character: “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER OLD NUBIAN WAU.”
Will Ⳣ always display correctly on my device?
Not always. Rendering depends on whether your system and fonts support the Coptic character U+2CE2.