Coptic Capital Letter Zata Letter
Ⲍ is the Coptic capital letter Zata (U+2C8C), used in Coptic-language text.
U+2C8C
Ⲍ is a single Coptic character: the capital form of Zata. It’s encoded in Unicode at U+2C8C, making it usable in modern browsers and software. Use the copy tools below to paste the symbol reliably.
Coptic Capital Letter Zata Letter Meaning
Ⲍ represents the Coptic capital letter Zata in the Unicode Coptic block. In written Coptic, letters are used to form words and names, and case matters—this character is specifically the capital form. If you’re typesetting or transcribing Coptic text, you may need this exact capital glyph rather than a lowercase variant. Because it’s a standard Unicode character (U+2C8C), you can include it in documents, web pages, and code using the provided HTML entity and language-agnostic Unicode escapes.
Common uses
- •Typing or transcribing Coptic text with correct capitalization
- •Adding a Coptic letter to educational materials and worksheets
- •Using the character in digital manuscripts, catalogs, or references
- •Creating UI text or labels that require Coptic orthography
- •Designing posters or social posts that include Coptic script
Examples
Ⲍ Coptic Capital Letter Zata
- ⲌⲌⲁⲣⲉ ⲥⲙⲟⲩ
- Ⲍⲛⲓⲙⲁ ⲗⲉⲁ ⲥⲉⲣⲉⲙ ⲛⲉⲩⲧⲟ ⲙⲡⲟⲗⲓⲥ ⲉⲧⲃⲟⲗ ⲙⲡⲣⲉⲥⲕⲟ ⲥⲁⲩⲛ ⲥⲉⲙⲙⲁ
- Ⲍⲧⲁⲙⲓ ⲉⲧⲣⲉⲧⲟ ⲃⲓⲟ ⲛⲁⲩⲧⲟ
- Ⲍⲧⲉⲩⲥⲟⲩⲁⲩ ⲉⲃⲟⲗ ⲛⲓⲙⲁ ⲙⲛⲧⲟⲩ
- Ⲍⲁⲣⲉ ⲥⲓⲙⲁ ⲁⲩⲱ ⲥⲱⲛ ⲛⲉⲥⲉⲥⲱ ⲡⲣⲉⲥⲕⲁ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C8C | |
| HTML Entity | Ⲍ | |
| HTML Code | Ⲍ | |
| CSS | \2C8C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11404 | |
| Decimal | 11404 |
How to type Coptic Capital Letter Zata Letter (Ⲍ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11404 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C8C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C8C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c8c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ⲍ 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 Zata letter mean?
Ⲍ represents the Coptic capital letter Zata in the Unicode Coptic block. In written Coptic, letters are used to form words and names, and case matters—this character is specifically the capital form. If you’re typesetting or transcribing Coptic text, you may need this exact capital glyph rather than a lowercase variant. Because it’s a standard Unicode character (U+2C8C), you can include it in documents, web pages, and code using the provided HTML entity and language-agnostic Unicode escapes.
What is Ⲍ in Unicode?
Ⲍ is the Coptic Capital Letter Zata, with Unicode code point U+2C8C.
How can I copy Ⲍ for HTML?
You can use the provided HTML entity: Ⲍ.
What is the JavaScript escape for Ⲍ?
Use \\u{2C8C} in JavaScript (Unicode code point escape).
Is Ⲍ different from a lowercase Zata?
Yes. Ⲍ is the capital form (Coptic Capital Letter Zata). If you need the lowercase character, you must use the corresponding lowercase code point.