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Coptic Small Letter Kapa Letter

ⲕ (Coptic small letter Kapa) is a Unicode Coptic character used in Coptic writing.

U+2C95

ⲕ is the Coptic small letter Kapa. It has a specific Unicode identity, so it’s best for accurate Coptic text and typographic work. You can copy it directly from this page or use the provided Unicode/escape formats in code.

Coptic Small Letter Kapa Letter Meaning

ⲕ is “COPTIC SMALL LETTER KAPA” (Unicode code point U+2C95). As a Coptic character, it belongs to the Coptic script block and is used to write Coptic words with the appropriate lowercase letter form. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, using ⲕ instead of visually similar Latin or Greek letters helps maintain correct text rendering, search behavior, and copy/paste fidelity across platforms and fonts that support Coptic. In everyday usage, it primarily appears in Coptic language materials, scholarly/transcription texts, and any content that preserves script accuracy.

Common uses

  • Copy/pasting Coptic text into documents, posts, or messaging apps
  • Typing Coptic passages accurately in word processors that support Unicode
  • Creating fonts, glyph tests, or character mapping sheets for Coptic script
  • Building searchable transcripts or datasets that require exact Unicode characters
  • Web and app UI content where precise script characters are needed

Examples

ⲕ Coptic Small Letter Kapa

  • ⲕ ⲁⲓⲟⲥ ⲛⲓⲙ
  • ⲙⲛⲣⲧ ⲙⲛⲧⲕ ⲕⲁⲣⲡⲓ
  • ⲡⲣⲟ ⲅⲕⲁⲕ ⲕⲓⲣ
  • ⲥⲟⲥⲧ ⲕⲁⲡⲁ ⲕⲏⲣⲉ
  • ⲕⲟⲧⲓⲭ ⲕⲁⲧ

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+2C95
HTML Entityⲕ
HTML Codeⲕ
CSS\2C95

FAQ

What does the Coptic Small Letter Kapa letter mean?

ⲕ is “COPTIC SMALL LETTER KAPA” (Unicode code point U+2C95). As a Coptic character, it belongs to the Coptic script block and is used to write Coptic words with the appropriate lowercase letter form. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, using ⲕ instead of visually similar Latin or Greek letters helps maintain correct text rendering, search behavior, and copy/paste fidelity across platforms and fonts that support Coptic. In everyday usage, it primarily appears in Coptic language materials, scholarly/transcription texts, and any content that preserves script accuracy.

What is the Unicode code point for ⲕ?

ⲕ has the Unicode code point U+2C95.

How do I copy ⲕ correctly in a website or app?

Copy the character directly (ⲕ). For code, you can also use the Unicode escape \\u{2C95} or the CSS escape \\2C95.

Is ⲕ the same as a Latin or Greek “k”?

No. ⲕ is a Coptic character (COPTIC SMALL LETTER KAPA). It may look similar to other letters, but it is a different Unicode character.

Why does ⲕ not display on my device?

Your device or font may not support the Coptic block. Try using a Unicode-capable font that includes Coptic glyphs.