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
- ⲕⲕ ⲁⲓⲟⲥ ⲛⲓⲙ
- ⲕⲙⲛⲣⲧ ⲙⲛⲧⲕ ⲕⲁⲣⲡⲓ
- ⲕⲡⲣⲟ ⲅⲕⲁⲕ ⲕⲓⲣ
- ⲕⲥⲟⲥⲧ ⲕⲁⲡⲁ ⲕⲏⲣⲉ
- ⲕⲕⲟⲧⲓⲭ ⲕⲁⲧ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C95 | |
| HTML Entity | ⲕ | |
| HTML Code | ⲕ | |
| CSS | \2C95 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11413 | |
| Decimal | 11413 |
How to type Coptic Small Letter Kapa Letter (ⲕ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11413 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C95 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C95. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c95, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⲕ 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 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.