Coptic Small Letter Mi Letter
ⲙ is the Coptic small letter mi (U+2C99), used in Coptic language text and typography.
U+2C99
ⲙ is a Coptic letter represented in Unicode as U+2C99. You can copy it directly for Coptic text, fonts, and design mockups. It can also be inserted reliably in code using its Unicode escapes.
Coptic Small Letter Mi Letter Meaning
ⲙ is the Unicode character “COPTIC SMALL LETTER MI” (U+2C99). As a letter in the Coptic script, it appears in Coptic language writing and in digital reproductions of Coptic texts. In practice, its “meaning” is tied to its role as a specific alphabetic character rather than an abstract symbol. When composing or formatting Coptic content, using the correct code point helps ensure correct rendering, searching, and text processing across platforms that support the Coptic block and an appropriate font.
Common uses
- •Typing or pasting Coptic language text in documents and notes
- •Designing posters or book layouts that include Coptic script
- •Preparing subtitles or captions that use Coptic letters
- •Building multilingual UI text where Coptic characters must render correctly
- •Writing or editing digital manuscripts/transcriptions in Unicode
Examples
ⲙ Coptic Small Letter Mi
- ⲙⲙⲛⲉ
- ⲙⲧⲉⲙ ⲙⲁⲣⲓⲁⲙ
- ⲙⲕⲉ ⲙ
- ⲙⲁⲣⲓⲙⲉⲛ ⲙⲟⲩ
- ⲙⲡⲣⲟⲩⲛⲉ ⲙ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C99 | |
| HTML Entity | ⲙ | |
| HTML Code | ⲙ | |
| CSS | \2C99 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11417 | |
| Decimal | 11417 |
How to type Coptic Small Letter Mi Letter (ⲙ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11417 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C99 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C99. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c99, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⲙ 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 Mi letter mean?
ⲙ is the Unicode character “COPTIC SMALL LETTER MI” (U+2C99). As a letter in the Coptic script, it appears in Coptic language writing and in digital reproductions of Coptic texts. In practice, its “meaning” is tied to its role as a specific alphabetic character rather than an abstract symbol. When composing or formatting Coptic content, using the correct code point helps ensure correct rendering, searching, and text processing across platforms that support the Coptic block and an appropriate font.
What Unicode character is ⲙ?
ⲙ is “COPTIC SMALL LETTER MI” with code point U+2C99.
How do I copy ⲙ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the HTML entity (ⲙ) or Unicode escapes (\\2C99 or \\u{2C99}).
Will ⲙ display correctly on all devices?
It should display on systems with a Coptic-capable font and Unicode support. If you see a box or missing glyph, try a different font that supports the Coptic block.
What’s the difference between the name and the visual symbol?
The visual symbol is the character itself (ⲙ), while the name (“COPTIC SMALL LETTER MI”) and code point (U+2C99) identify it unambiguously in text and software.