Coptic Small Letter Zata Letter
ⲍ (Coptic Small Letter Zata, U+2C8D) is a Unicode Coptic character used in Coptic alphabet text.
U+2C8D
ⲍ is the Unicode character named COPTIC SMALL LETTER ZATA (U+2C8D). It’s part of the Coptic block and is used when writing Coptic text digitally. Use it anywhere you need an accurate Coptic lowercase letter.
Coptic Small Letter Zata Letter Meaning
ⲍ is a Coptic lowercase letter from the Unicode Coptic block, identified as “COPTIC SMALL LETTER ZATA” at code point U+2C8D. Like many alphabet characters, its meaning depends on the word and context of the Coptic text you are writing or processing. If you are transliterating, typesetting, or preserving Coptic spelling in digital documents, using the correct Unicode character helps ensure proper rendering, search behavior, and text interchange. In practice, the character is mainly meaningful as a component of written Coptic rather than a standalone symbol with a universal icon-like meaning.
Common uses
- •Typing Coptic lowercase “zata” characters in digital documents
- •Preparing multilingual text where accurate Unicode Coptic letters are required
- •Correctly labeling or annotating Coptic content in educational materials
- •Editing or searching Coptic text in word processors and text editors
- •Using the character in web content that must render the Coptic alphabet accurately
Examples
ⲍ Coptic Small Letter Zata
- ⲍⲍ ⲟⲩⲓⲛ ⲕⲁⲗⲟⲥ
- ⲍⲡⲣⲟⲩ ⲍ ⲙⲛⲧⲣⲉⲙ
- ⲍⲥⲧⲟⲣⲭ ⲍ ⲙⲟⲩⲁ
- ⲍⲛⲓⲧⲉⲡⲣⲟ ⲍ ⲕⲁⲧⲁ
- ⲍⲁⲣⲁⲃⲏⲗ ⲍ ⲁⲥⲱ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C8D | |
| HTML Entity | ⲍ | |
| HTML Code | ⲍ | |
| CSS | \2C8D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11405 | |
| Decimal | 11405 |
How to type Coptic Small Letter Zata Letter (ⲍ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11405 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C8D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C8D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c8d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⲍ 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 Zata letter mean?
ⲍ is a Coptic lowercase letter from the Unicode Coptic block, identified as “COPTIC SMALL LETTER ZATA” at code point U+2C8D. Like many alphabet characters, its meaning depends on the word and context of the Coptic text you are writing or processing. If you are transliterating, typesetting, or preserving Coptic spelling in digital documents, using the correct Unicode character helps ensure proper rendering, search behavior, and text interchange. In practice, the character is mainly meaningful as a component of written Coptic rather than a standalone symbol with a universal icon-like meaning.
What Unicode character is ⲍ?
ⲍ is the Coptic Small Letter Zata with Unicode code point U+2C8D.
How can I copy ⲍ into my work?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the HTML entity (ⲍ) or Unicode escapes like \u{2C8D} depending on your environment.
Will ⲍ work on the web?
It should, as long as the user’s system/browser supports Coptic characters and an appropriate font is available. Using the correct Unicode code point helps with consistent rendering.
Is ⲍ the same as a Latin “z”?
No. ⲍ is a Coptic letter (Zata) at U+2C8D. It is distinct from the Latin letter z and should not be substituted if you need correct Coptic spelling.