Coptic Small Letter Dalda Letter
ⲇ is the Coptic small letter dalda (U+2C87), used for writing Coptic words and names.
U+2C87
The symbol ⲇ is a Coptic script character used as a small letter. It’s commonly referenced by its Unicode name: Coptic Small Letter Dalda. Use it anywhere you need Coptic text with correct encoding.
Coptic Small Letter Dalda Letter Meaning
ⲇ is Unicode character U+2C87, named COPTIC SMALL LETTER DALDA. It belongs to the Coptic block and is used in writing Coptic words with the correct letter forms and script conventions. As a “small letter,” it differs from uppercase variants in many fonts and typesetting contexts. If you’re editing Coptic text, transliteration notes, captions, or captions that must remain faithful to the original spelling, copying this exact character helps avoid incorrect look-alikes. For developers, the key values are HTML entity ⲇ and CSS/Unicode escapes so the character renders reliably across systems.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Coptic text in documents or notes
- •Typing Coptic names and words in digital communication
- •Using the character in web pages, templates, and static content
- •Displaying Coptic script in posters, slides, and design mockups
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, and scholarly text with correct letters
Examples
ⲇ Coptic Small Letter Dalda
- ⲇⲇⲁⲣⲓⲛ (example Coptic text)
- ⲇⲇⲟⲩⲙⲟ (example Coptic text)
- ⲇⲫⲓⲗⲟⲥⲙⲟⲇ ⲇ (example mixed-script line)
- ⲇStudy note: ⲇ is used as dalda in Coptic writing.
- ⲇCaption: ⲇⲁⲓⲟⲥ (example Coptic text)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C87 | |
| HTML Entity | ⲇ | |
| HTML Code | ⲇ | |
| CSS | \2C87 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11399 | |
| Decimal | 11399 |
How to type Coptic Small Letter Dalda Letter (ⲇ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11399 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C87 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C87. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c87, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⲇ 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 Small Letter Dalda letter mean?
ⲇ is Unicode character U+2C87, named COPTIC SMALL LETTER DALDA. It belongs to the Coptic block and is used in writing Coptic words with the correct letter forms and script conventions. As a “small letter,” it differs from uppercase variants in many fonts and typesetting contexts. If you’re editing Coptic text, transliteration notes, captions, or captions that must remain faithful to the original spelling, copying this exact character helps avoid incorrect look-alikes. For developers, the key values are HTML entity ⲇ and CSS/Unicode escapes so the character renders reliably across systems.
What Unicode character is ⲇ?
ⲇ is the Unicode character U+2C87, named COPTIC SMALL LETTER DALDA.
How do I copy ⲇ reliably across devices?
Copy the exact character (ⲇ) from this page. For code, use the Unicode escape \\u{2C87} or the HTML entity ⲇ to ensure consistent rendering.
What are the HTML and CSS representations of ⲇ?
HTML entity: ⲇ. CSS escape: \\2C87.
Does ⲇ have a different uppercase form?
As a small letter, ⲇ represents the lower-case form in Coptic script. Different fonts may show a distinct uppercase counterpart for the related letter.