Coptic Small Letter Pi Letter
ⲡ is the Coptic small letter Pi (Unicode U+2CA1) used in Coptic text.
U+2CA1
ⲡ is a Unicode Coptic character: Coptic Small Letter Pi (U+2CA1). It’s commonly needed when writing or labeling words in Coptic script. Use the copy options below for quick, reliable insertion.
Coptic Small Letter Pi Letter Meaning
ⲡ (U+2CA1) is the Coptic small letter Pi, part of the Coptic alphabet. Like other characters in the Coptic script, it represents a specific letter used to spell Coptic words. In practice, its meaning is primarily linguistic: it helps reproduce the correct spelling and appearance of Coptic text in documents, apps, and digital archives. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, using the actual symbol (rather than a similar-looking Latin or Greek letter) is important for accurate text rendering, search, and typography.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Coptic text in notes, websites, or documentation
- •Correct spelling in digital writing for Coptic language resources
- •Typography and font testing to confirm support for U+2CA1
- •Building multilingual labels or glossaries that include Coptic letters
- •Programming or UI text where Unicode-accurate Coptic characters are required
Examples
ⲡ Coptic Small Letter Pi
- ⲡⲡⲓⲣⲱⲛ
- ⲡⲛⲟⲩⲧⲉ ⲡ
- ⲡⲧⲉⲕⲧⲟ ⲡⲓⲟⲩ
- ⲡⲙⲁⲕⲣⲱ ⲡ
- ⲡⲣⲉⲛⲓⲡ ⲡ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CA1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⲡ | |
| HTML Code | ⲡ | |
| CSS | \2CA1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11425 | |
| Decimal | 11425 |
How to type Coptic Small Letter Pi Letter (ⲡ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11425 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CA1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CA1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2ca1, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⲡ 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 Pi letter mean?
ⲡ (U+2CA1) is the Coptic small letter Pi, part of the Coptic alphabet. Like other characters in the Coptic script, it represents a specific letter used to spell Coptic words. In practice, its meaning is primarily linguistic: it helps reproduce the correct spelling and appearance of Coptic text in documents, apps, and digital archives. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, using the actual symbol (rather than a similar-looking Latin or Greek letter) is important for accurate text rendering, search, and typography.
What is the Unicode code point for ⲡ?
ⲡ is Unicode U+2CA1 (Coptic Small Letter Pi).
How do I copy ⲡ reliably?
Copy the symbol directly from this page. You can also use the provided HTML entity (ⲡ) or CSS/escape forms if you’re inserting it in code.
Is ⲡ the same as the Greek letter pi (π)?
No. ⲡ is Coptic Small Letter Pi (U+2CA1). Greek pi is a different Unicode character.
Where can I use ⲡ?
It’s useful anywhere you need Unicode-accurate Coptic text: documents, websites, app UI, multilingual datasets, and font/Unicode support testing.