Coptic Capital Letter Sima Letter
Ⲥ is the Coptic capital letter sima, encoded in Unicode at U+2CA4.
U+2CA4
Ⲥ is a Coptic script character used for writing in the Coptic language. This page helps you copy the symbol and use it correctly in text and code. You’ll also find its Unicode and escape representations.
Coptic Capital Letter Sima Letter Meaning
Ⲥ is the Unicode character “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER SIMA” with code point U+2CA4. It belongs to the Coptic writing system and represents the capital form of the letter known as sima. Use it when you need accurate Coptic orthography (for example, in transliteration, digital manuscripts, or typographic work that distinguishes uppercase and lowercase forms). In web and software contexts, the most reliable way to include it is by using its Unicode value (U+2CA4) or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Coptic text that requires the capital sima letter
- •Digital typography (fonts, layouts, or manuscript transcription) that preserves uppercase forms
- •Academic or publishing workflows for Coptic script in documents and PDFs
- •Social media or messaging posts that include Coptic-script characters
- •Programming content systems where the exact Unicode character must be stored and rendered
Examples
Ⲥ Coptic Capital Letter Sima
- ⲤⲤ
- ⲤⲤⲉⲛⲟⲩⲧⲉ
- ⲤⲤⲓⲛⲉ
- Ⲥⲟⲩⲥⲉⲧⲁⲣ Ⲥ
- Ⲥcoptic: Ⲥ U+2CA4
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CA4 | |
| HTML Entity | Ⲥ | |
| HTML Code | Ⲥ | |
| CSS | \2CA4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11428 | |
| Decimal | 11428 |
How to type Coptic Capital Letter Sima Letter (Ⲥ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11428 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CA4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CA4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2ca4, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ⲥ 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 Sima letter mean?
Ⲥ is the Unicode character “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER SIMA” with code point U+2CA4. It belongs to the Coptic writing system and represents the capital form of the letter known as sima. Use it when you need accurate Coptic orthography (for example, in transliteration, digital manuscripts, or typographic work that distinguishes uppercase and lowercase forms). In web and software contexts, the most reliable way to include it is by using its Unicode value (U+2CA4) or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What is the Unicode code point for Ⲥ?
Ⲥ is Unicode U+2CA4.
How can I copy Ⲥ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: Ⲥ (as provided), or enter the character directly if your editor supports it.
What CSS escape can I use for this character?
Use the CSS escape \\2CA4.
How do I represent Ⲥ in JavaScript?
Use \\u{2CA4} (as provided).