Coptic Small Letter Dialect-p Alef Letter
ⲳ (U+2CB3) is the Coptic small letter Dialect-P Alef, used in Coptic text transcription and Unicode documents.
U+2CB3
ⲳ is a Unicode character from the Coptic block. It’s commonly referenced by its Unicode name “COPTIC SMALL LETTER DIALECT-P ALEF” and can be copied directly. You can also use its HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escape forms for reliable rendering.
Coptic Small Letter Dialect-p Alef Letter Meaning
ⲳ is the Coptic small letter known in Unicode as “COPTIC SMALL LETTER DIALECT-P ALEF” (U+2CB3). Like many Coptic letters, it’s used when writing or transcribing Coptic text accurately in digital documents. You’ll see it in font and Unicode testing, scholarly notes, transliteration work, and projects that require exact character-level fidelity. If you’re typing Coptic content, the most practical “meaning” is that ⲳ is a specific letter form that should be kept distinct from neighboring Coptic letters. For best results, ensure your chosen font supports the Coptic block.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for Coptic text transcription in documents or web pages
- •Unicode character testing for Coptic-supporting fonts and renderers
- •Linguistics or academic notes requiring exact letter forms
- •UI text labels or search keywords for Coptic content
- •Developer use in source code via HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes
Examples
ⲳ Coptic Small Letter Dialect-P Alef
- ⲳⲳⲓ ⲡⲉⲧⲥⲱⲛ.
- ⲳⲡⲣⲟ ⲅⲣⲁⲫⲉ ⲳ.
- ⲳⲙⲛ̄ⲥⲱⲧ ⲉⲩⲱⲛ ⲳ.
- ⲳUnicode check: ⲳ (U+2CB3).
- ⲳСorrect letter: ⲳ in this word.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CB3 | |
| HTML Entity | ⲳ | |
| HTML Code | ⲳ | |
| CSS | \2CB3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11443 | |
| Decimal | 11443 |
How to type Coptic Small Letter Dialect-p Alef Letter (ⲳ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11443 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CB3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CB3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2cb3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⲳ 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 Dialect-p Alef letter mean?
ⲳ is the Coptic small letter known in Unicode as “COPTIC SMALL LETTER DIALECT-P ALEF” (U+2CB3). Like many Coptic letters, it’s used when writing or transcribing Coptic text accurately in digital documents. You’ll see it in font and Unicode testing, scholarly notes, transliteration work, and projects that require exact character-level fidelity. If you’re typing Coptic content, the most practical “meaning” is that ⲳ is a specific letter form that should be kept distinct from neighboring Coptic letters. For best results, ensure your chosen font supports the Coptic block.
What is the Unicode code point for ⲳ?
ⲳ is U+2CB3.
How can I copy ⲳ reliably on the web?
You can copy the character directly (ⲳ) or use the HTML entity ⲳ in your page.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escape forms for this character?
CSS escape: \\2CB3. JavaScript escape: \\u{2CB3}.
Why does ⲳ sometimes show as a box or missing glyph?
Most often, the font you’re using doesn’t support the Coptic block. Try a Unicode/Coptic-capable font to render ⲳ correctly.