Coptic Small Letter Ni Letter
ⲛ is the Coptic small letter ni, used in Coptic language text.
U+2C9B
ⲛ is a lowercase Coptic letter identified by the Unicode code point U+2C9B. It’s used when writing Coptic text in Unicode-aware systems. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy and include it in your work.
Coptic Small Letter Ni Letter Meaning
ⲛ is the Unicode character “COPTIC SMALL LETTER NI” (U+2C9B). As a Coptic letter, it belongs to the Coptic alphabet used to write the Coptic language in modern and historical contexts. In practical terms, the symbol represents a specific letter value within Coptic writing, so using it correctly helps your text display and behave properly in fonts and digital typesetting. When composing Coptic content, prefer this exact character (rather than visually similar Latin or Greek letters) to avoid incorrect spelling and to ensure consistent rendering across devices.
Common uses
- •Typing Coptic language text in documents and messaging
- •Correctly encoding Coptic names or words in web content
- •Building searchable databases for Coptic manuscripts or excerpts
- •Designing titles, posters, or captions that require Coptic script
- •Using Unicode characters in code for Coptic UI labels or data
Examples
ⲛ — Coptic small letter ni (U+2C9B)
- ⲛⲛ ⲧⲉⲃⲉⲛⲛⲟⲩ
- ⲛⲛⲓⲙⲓⲥ ⲣⲱⲙⲉ
- ⲛⲛⲉⲥⲟⲩⲟⲩ ⲛⲉⲧⲁⲣⲭⲓⲥ
- ⲛⲛⲓⲕⲟⲧⲉ ⲡⲣⲱⲙⲉ
- ⲛⲛⲧⲟⲥ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲡⲉⲣⲣⲱ
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C9B | |
| HTML Entity | ⲛ | |
| HTML Code | ⲛ | |
| CSS | \2C9B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11419 | |
| Decimal | 11419 |
How to type Coptic Small Letter Ni Letter (ⲛ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11419 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C9B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C9B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c9b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⲛ 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 Ni letter mean?
ⲛ is the Unicode character “COPTIC SMALL LETTER NI” (U+2C9B). As a Coptic letter, it belongs to the Coptic alphabet used to write the Coptic language in modern and historical contexts. In practical terms, the symbol represents a specific letter value within Coptic writing, so using it correctly helps your text display and behave properly in fonts and digital typesetting. When composing Coptic content, prefer this exact character (rather than visually similar Latin or Greek letters) to avoid incorrect spelling and to ensure consistent rendering across devices.
What is the Unicode code point for ⲛ?
ⲛ is U+2C9B and its Unicode name is COPTIC SMALL LETTER NI.
How can I copy ⲛ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⲛ or copy the character directly: ⲛ.
What escape sequences can I use in code?
CSS escape: \\2C9B. JavaScript escape: \\u{2C9B}.
Why does ⲛ sometimes look wrong or missing?
It depends on font support for Coptic characters. Using a Unicode-capable font for Coptic should improve rendering.