Coptic Capital Letter Sou Letter
Ⲋ is the Coptic capital letter Sou, represented as U+2C8A in Unicode.
U+2C8A
Ⲋ is a Coptic capital character used when writing in the Coptic script. If you’re composing Coptic text, designing a typography sample, or adding the character to digital content, Unicode (U+2C8A) is the reliable way to get it right.
Coptic Capital Letter Sou Letter Meaning
Ⲋ is the Coptic Capital Letter Sou, a letter form from the Coptic alphabet. Like other Coptic characters, it’s used as part of writing Coptic words and names in their proper orthography. The most important practical detail is that the character’s identity is standardized in Unicode as U+2C8A, which helps ensure correct rendering across platforms and fonts that support the Coptic block. For developers and designers, copying via Unicode or using the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes helps avoid mismatches caused by similar-looking characters from other scripts.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Coptic text with correct capitalization
- •Adding the character to a personal name, title, or sign written in Coptic
- •Designing typography samples or custom letter charts for Coptic script
- •Creating educational material that references Coptic letter forms
- •Programming UI text or templates that must include the Coptic capital letter
Examples
Ⲋ Coptic Capital Letter Sou
- ⲊⲊⲁⲑⲟⲩⲁ: Ⲋ
- ⲊThe Coptic letter Ⲋ appears at the start of a capitalized word.
- ⲊUnicode test: U+2C8A displays as Ⲋ in supported fonts.
- ⲊIn a Coptic learning worksheet, write: Ⲋ
- ⲊTypography preview: Coptic Capital Letter Sou Ⲋ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C8A | |
| HTML Entity | Ⲋ | |
| HTML Code | Ⲋ | |
| CSS | \2C8A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11402 | |
| Decimal | 11402 |
How to type Coptic Capital Letter Sou Letter (Ⲋ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11402 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C8A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C8A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c8a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ⲋ 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 Sou letter mean?
Ⲋ is the Coptic Capital Letter Sou, a letter form from the Coptic alphabet. Like other Coptic characters, it’s used as part of writing Coptic words and names in their proper orthography. The most important practical detail is that the character’s identity is standardized in Unicode as U+2C8A, which helps ensure correct rendering across platforms and fonts that support the Coptic block. For developers and designers, copying via Unicode or using the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes helps avoid mismatches caused by similar-looking characters from other scripts.
What Unicode code point is Ⲋ?
Ⲋ is Unicode code point U+2C8A.
How can I copy Ⲋ reliably in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Ⲋ (or copy the character directly from this page).
What CSS escape can I use for Ⲋ?
Use: \\2C8A in CSS escaping.
What JavaScript escape represents Ⲋ?
Use: \\u{2C8A}.