U+2C87 "ⲇ" Coptic Small Letter Dalda Unicode Character

U+2C87 "ⲇ" Coptic Small Letter Dalda is a glyph used in the Coptic alphabet, representing the letter corresponding to the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, delta, and typically pronounced as a voiced dental plosive or fricative, similar to the English "d" or "th" in "that", depending on the dialect. It belongs to the Coptic script block, which was added to Unicode to support the liturgical and historical texts of the Coptic Orthodox Church, where this letter is utilized in writing the Coptic language, the direct descendant of ancient Egyptian. The letter's shape derives from the Greek uncial delta, often appearing with a slight loop or curved ascender, and its inclusion in Unicode ensures digital preservation and accurate rendering of Coptic manuscripts and modern publications.