Coptic Capital Letter Psi Letter
Ⲯ is the Coptic capital letter psi (U+2CAE) used in Coptic text and typography.
U+2CAE
Ⲯ is a specific Coptic uppercase character: COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER PSI. If you’re working with Coptic language materials, it’s useful for accurate spelling and consistent typography. This page helps you copy it and enter it reliably across devices and code.
Coptic Capital Letter Psi Letter Meaning
Ⲯ (U+2CAE) is the Coptic capital form of the letter psi. In Coptic writing, capital letters are used to start sentences, names, or to meet typographic conventions, depending on the text style. Because it belongs to the Coptic Unicode block, it’s intended for digital Coptic text rather than decorative symbols. Use it when you need the exact uppercase psi character for correct rendering, proofreading, or faithful reproduction of Coptic manuscripts or modern transliterations that preserve letter forms. For best results, ensure the font you use supports Coptic characters.
Common uses
- •Typing or formatting Coptic language text with the correct uppercase psi letter
- •Designing Coptic typography, posters, or educational materials that require accurate letter forms
- •Proofreading and editing digital transcriptions that preserve original capitalization
- •Creating signage or headings in Coptic where uppercase letters are required
- •Using the character in web or app interfaces that display Coptic content
Examples
Ⲯ Coptic Capital Letter Psi
- ⲮⲮ ⲁⲩⲱ ⲙⲛⲟⲩⲧ
- ⲮⲮⲉⲣⲟⲙ ⲡⲓⲣⲟ
- Ⲯⲙⲟⲛⲧⲉ Ⲳⲓⲥ ⲧⲉⲣⲁⲓ Ⲯ
- Ⲯⲟⲩⲟⲓⲕ ⲡⲓⲟⲩⲟⲛ Ⲯ
- ⲮⲞⲩⲱⲛⲓ ⲙⲛⲧⲣⲟⲩ Ⲯ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CAE | |
| HTML Entity | Ⲯ | |
| HTML Code | Ⲯ | |
| CSS | \2CAE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11438 | |
| Decimal | 11438 |
How to type Coptic Capital Letter Psi Letter (Ⲯ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11438 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CAE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CAE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2cae, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ⲯ 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 Psi letter mean?
Ⲯ (U+2CAE) is the Coptic capital form of the letter psi. In Coptic writing, capital letters are used to start sentences, names, or to meet typographic conventions, depending on the text style. Because it belongs to the Coptic Unicode block, it’s intended for digital Coptic text rather than decorative symbols. Use it when you need the exact uppercase psi character for correct rendering, proofreading, or faithful reproduction of Coptic manuscripts or modern transliterations that preserve letter forms. For best results, ensure the font you use supports Coptic characters.
What is Ⲯ in Unicode?
Ⲯ is COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER PSI with Unicode codepoint U+2CAE.
How do I type Ⲯ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity as Ⲯ (as provided for this character).
What CSS or JavaScript escapes can I use?
Use CSS escape \\2CAE or JavaScript escape \\u{2CAE}.
Will Ⲯ display correctly on all devices?
It should if your font supports Coptic characters. If you see a missing glyph box, try a font with Coptic coverage.