Coptic Small Letter Ro Letter
ⲣ is the Coptic small letter ro (Unicode U+2CA3) used in Coptic text.
U+2CA3
ⲣ, also called the Coptic small letter ro, is a Unicode character used in Coptic writing. It’s handy for titles, transliteration, captions, and typography work that needs correct script characters. Below you’ll find copy options and practical guidance.
Coptic Small Letter Ro Letter Meaning
ⲣ (Coptic small letter ro) is a letter from the Coptic script. Like other script letters, its “meaning” is primarily about representing a specific sound or character role within Coptic orthography rather than a standalone symbol concept. When you use it in Coptic text, it helps preserve accurate spelling and visual correctness. In practice, people also use ⲣ when writing in Coptic for education, linguistics, or digital publishing, and when matching the exact Unicode character in fonts, documents, or templates. Always ensure your font and rendering support the Coptic block so the letter displays properly.
Common uses
- •Writing Coptic text in digital documents and captions
- •Linguistics and transliteration notes that require exact Unicode characters
- •Designing posters or book layouts with correct Coptic typography
- •Creating social media content that uses Coptic script accurately
- •Developing software templates that need consistent Coptic character rendering
Examples
ⲣ Coptic small letter ro
- ⲣⲣ ⲧⲉⲭⲛⲟⲟⲩ ⲁⲛ
- ⲣⲣⲉⲫⲣ ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁⲩ
- ⲣⲣⲱⲙⲓ ⲛⲓⲙⲁ
- ⲣⲡⲉⲧⲣ ⲕⲁⲩⲥⲓ
- ⲣⲣⲉⲡⲉⲧⲣ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CA3 | |
| HTML Entity | ⲣ | |
| HTML Code | ⲣ | |
| CSS | \2CA3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11427 | |
| Decimal | 11427 |
How to type Coptic Small Letter Ro Letter (ⲣ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11427 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CA3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CA3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2ca3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⲣ 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 Ro letter mean?
ⲣ (Coptic small letter ro) is a letter from the Coptic script. Like other script letters, its “meaning” is primarily about representing a specific sound or character role within Coptic orthography rather than a standalone symbol concept. When you use it in Coptic text, it helps preserve accurate spelling and visual correctness. In practice, people also use ⲣ when writing in Coptic for education, linguistics, or digital publishing, and when matching the exact Unicode character in fonts, documents, or templates. Always ensure your font and rendering support the Coptic block so the letter displays properly.
What is the Unicode code point for ⲣ?
ⲣ is Unicode U+2CA3 (COPTIC SMALL LETTER RO).
How can I copy ⲣ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⲣ.
What CSS escape should I use for ⲣ?
You can use the CSS escape: \\2CA3.
Will ⲣ display correctly on all devices?
It depends on font support for the Coptic block. If the font doesn’t include the character, it may not render as expected.