Coptic Small Letter Old Nubian Nyi Letter
ⳡ is the Coptic small letter Old Nubian Nyi (U+2CE1) used in Coptic script text.
U+2CE1
ⳡ is a Unicode character from the Coptic block. It is named “COPTIC SMALL LETTER OLD NUBIAN NYI” and has code point U+2CE1. Use it when you need the exact Coptic letter in your text or designs.
Coptic Small Letter Old Nubian Nyi Letter Meaning
ⳡ represents the Coptic small letter “Old Nubian Nyi,” as identified by Unicode (U+2CE1). In practice, its meaning is tied to accurate transcription or typography: it should be used to represent that specific letter rather than a visually similar character. Because it is a distinct Unicode character, it’s especially important for consistent text encoding, searchable content, and correct rendering across platforms. If you’re working with Coptic-script text, transliteration, or language data, using this exact character helps preserve fidelity in writing and typesetting.
Common uses
- •Typing or formatting Coptic-script text that specifically requires the Old Nubian Nyi letter
- •Academic or documentation work involving Coptic orthography/transliteration
- •Creating subtitles, captions, or UI text where the exact character must match source material
- •Designing custom fonts or glyph sets that include Coptic letters
- •Building searchable language datasets where consistent Unicode code points matter
Examples
ⳡ Coptic Small Letter Old Nubian Nyi
- ⳡⳡ is included in this Coptic sample line.
- ⳡPlease replace the placeholder with ⳡ (U+2CE1).
- ⳡThe document uses ⳡ for the Old Nubian Nyi letter.
- ⳡIn this word, the third character is ⳡ.
- ⳡUse ⳡ to match the original transcription.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CE1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⳡ | |
| HTML Code | ⳡ | |
| CSS | \2CE1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11489 | |
| Decimal | 11489 |
How to type Coptic Small Letter Old Nubian Nyi Letter (ⳡ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11489 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CE1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CE1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2ce1, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⳡ 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 Old Nubian Nyi letter mean?
ⳡ represents the Coptic small letter “Old Nubian Nyi,” as identified by Unicode (U+2CE1). In practice, its meaning is tied to accurate transcription or typography: it should be used to represent that specific letter rather than a visually similar character. Because it is a distinct Unicode character, it’s especially important for consistent text encoding, searchable content, and correct rendering across platforms. If you’re working with Coptic-script text, transliteration, or language data, using this exact character helps preserve fidelity in writing and typesetting.
What Unicode character is ⳡ?
ⳡ is the “COPTIC SMALL LETTER OLD NUBIAN NYI” with Unicode code point U+2CE1.
How can I copy ⳡ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. For best consistency in code or HTML, you can also use its entity: ⳡ.
What are the code escapes for ⳡ?
CSS escape: \\2CE1. JavaScript (Unicode): \\u{2CE1}.
Does ⳡ have a similar-looking alternative I can substitute?
To preserve accurate text and rendering, avoid substitutes. Use ⳡ specifically, since it is a distinct Unicode character.