Coptic Small Letter Sampi Letter
ⳁ is the Coptic small letter sampi, used in Coptic-script text and typography.
U+2CC1
ⳁ (Coptic small letter sampi) is a Unicode character from the Coptic block. If you need to paste it into a document, web page, or design file, the code points below help you type it reliably.
Coptic Small Letter Sampi Letter Meaning
ⳁ is the Unicode character “COPTIC SMALL LETTER SAMPI” (U+2CC1). As part of the Coptic script, it represents a specific small letter used when writing Coptic words and names with the correct orthography. In practice, its meaning is determined by the surrounding text rather than standing alone as a symbol with a universal meaning like a warning sign or emoji. When you include ⳁ in your content, it should typically appear in Coptic-script sequences, typography, or transcriptions where the exact letter form matters.
Common uses
- •Pasting the exact Coptic letter into a transcription or manuscript text.
- •Using the character in typography mockups that need accurate Coptic glyphs.
- •Preparing localized content or educational materials for Coptic language learners.
- •Inserting the character in scholarly notes where precise Unicode text is required.
- •Adding the character to web pages or documents that reference Coptic spellings.
Examples
ⳁ Coptic small letter sampi
- ⳁⳁⳁ
- ⳁⳁϣ
- ⳁⳁⲁⲛ
- ⳁⲥⳁⲣⲟⳁ
- ⳁⳁ ϯ ϩⲱ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CC1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⳁ | |
| HTML Code | ⳁ | |
| CSS | \2CC1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11457 | |
| Decimal | 11457 |
How to type Coptic Small Letter Sampi Letter (ⳁ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11457 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CC1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CC1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2cc1, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⳁ 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 Sampi letter mean?
ⳁ is the Unicode character “COPTIC SMALL LETTER SAMPI” (U+2CC1). As part of the Coptic script, it represents a specific small letter used when writing Coptic words and names with the correct orthography. In practice, its meaning is determined by the surrounding text rather than standing alone as a symbol with a universal meaning like a warning sign or emoji. When you include ⳁ in your content, it should typically appear in Coptic-script sequences, typography, or transcriptions where the exact letter form matters.
What is the Unicode code point for ⳁ?
ⳁ is U+2CC1 (COPTIC SMALL LETTER SAMPI).
How can I copy ⳁ for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⳁ.
How do I type or insert ⳁ using a programming language?
Use the escape sequence \\u{2CC1} in JavaScript (with Unicode code point escapes). In other contexts, \\2CC1 may be used as a CSS escape.
Does ⳁ have a single meaning by itself?
In most cases, its “meaning” comes from Coptic-script text context. It is specifically the Coptic small letter sampi, used within Coptic words.