U+2CE7 "⳧" Coptic Symbol Stauros Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
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U+2CE7 "⳧" Coptic Symbol Stauros is a unique glyph from the Coptic script block, representing the Stauros, a term that means "cross" in Greek and Coptic. This symbol was used in Coptic Christian manuscripts and inscriptions as a shorthand or decorative representation of the cross, often employed in religious contexts to signify the crucifixion of Christ or the Christian faith. Its design, which resembles a cross with horizontal and vertical bars, reflects the symbolic importance of the Stauros in early Christian and Coptic tradition, where it served both as a textual abbreviation and a liturgical emblem.
General Properties
Code Point
U+2CE7
Name
Coptic Symbol Stauros
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⳧
HTML Hex Encoding
⳧
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xB3 0xA7
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2CE7
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002CE7
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2ce7
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Coptic