Latin Capital Letter Alpha Letter
Ɑ is the Latin Capital Letter Alpha, a Latin-script character used for specific alphabetic or linguistic representations.
U+2C6D
Ɑ (U+2C6D) is a Latin Extended character named “Latin Capital Letter Alpha.” You’ll mainly see it in typography and text representations where a distinct form of Alpha is needed. Below you can copy the symbol and use it in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Latin Capital Letter Alpha Letter Meaning
Ɑ (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER ALPHA) is a character in the Latin Extended block. It represents a capital letter form distinct from the common Greek capital alpha (Α). Because it is specifically a Latin-script character, it’s often used in contexts where a standardized Latin letter is preferred for transliteration, linguistic notation, or font/encoding-specific designs. In practice, its “meaning” is primarily its identity as a letter, not a symbol with a universal semantic value. If you’re matching text across systems, the key detail is its exact Unicode code point: U+2C6D.
Common uses
- •Transliteration or linguistic text where a Latin capital alpha form is required
- •Typography and font testing for Latin Extended characters
- •Building consistent letter styles in multilingual documents
- •Labeling or UI text that must preserve a specific character identity
- •Programming and data interchange where Unicode code point fidelity matters
Examples
Ɑ Latin Capital Letter Alpha
- ⱭUse Ɑ in the title as a distinct Latin capital alpha.
- ⱭThe entry for U+2C6D uses Ɑ exactly, not Greek Α.
- ⱭSet the form of Ɑ to match your chosen font’s Latin Extended glyph.
- ⱭIn transliteration notes, Ɑ marks the capital letter variant.
- ⱭCopy Ɑ for labels that require the Latin character identity.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C6D | |
| HTML Entity | Ɑ | |
| HTML Code | Ɑ | |
| CSS | \2C6D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11373 | |
| Decimal | 11373 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter Alpha Letter (Ɑ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11373 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C6D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C6D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c6d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ɑ 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 Latin Capital Letter Alpha letter mean?
Ɑ (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER ALPHA) is a character in the Latin Extended block. It represents a capital letter form distinct from the common Greek capital alpha (Α). Because it is specifically a Latin-script character, it’s often used in contexts where a standardized Latin letter is preferred for transliteration, linguistic notation, or font/encoding-specific designs. In practice, its “meaning” is primarily its identity as a letter, not a symbol with a universal semantic value. If you’re matching text across systems, the key detail is its exact Unicode code point: U+2C6D.
Is Ɑ the same as the Greek capital Alpha (Α)?
No. Ɑ is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER ALPHA” (U+2C6D), which is distinct from the Greek capital letter Alpha used in the Greek script.
How can I copy Ɑ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: Ɑ or copy the character directly: Ɑ.
What Unicode code point should I use for Ɑ?
Use U+2C6D.
How do I include Ɑ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2C6D. JavaScript escape: \\u{2C6D}.