Cuneiform Numeric Sign Eight Shar2 Character
πͺ is the cuneiform numeric sign for eight (Shar2), encoded in Unicode at U+1242A.
U+1242A
πͺ (Unicode U+1242A) is a cuneiform character used to represent the number eight in cuneiform numeral contexts. This page gives you reliable copy/paste options and developer-friendly escape sequences. Use it in fonts or projects that support the Cuneiform block.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Eight Shar2 Character Meaning
πͺ is the cuneiform numeric sign βEIGHTβ with the variant marker βSHAR2β (Unicode name: βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN EIGHT SHAR2β). As a numeric sign, it is primarily used as a glyph in cuneiform numeral writing where βeightβ is indicated. The βSHAR2β part distinguishes a specific sign variant/reading used in cuneiform sign lists. When composing text, the character should behave like a normal Unicode character: it will display correctly only in environments with appropriate font support for the Cuneiform block.
Common uses
- β’Typing or editing cuneiform numeral texts that include the value eight
- β’Adding accurate glyphs to academic or educational materials about writing systems
- β’Creating digital manuscripts or sign list demonstrations in supported fonts
- β’Labeling or annotating UI elements for cuneiform-inspired number systems
- β’Using the symbol in web content with correct Unicode escapes for consistency
Examples
πͺ Cuneiform Numeric Sign Eight Shar2
- πͺπͺ
- πͺeight: πͺ
- πͺcuneiform numeral πͺ
- πͺsign list entry: πͺ (U+1242A)
- πͺvalue eight represented by πͺ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1242A | |
| HTML Entity | 𒐪 | |
| HTML Code | 𒐪 | |
| CSS | \1242A |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Numeric Sign Eight Shar2 character mean?
πͺ is the cuneiform numeric sign βEIGHTβ with the variant marker βSHAR2β (Unicode name: βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN EIGHT SHAR2β). As a numeric sign, it is primarily used as a glyph in cuneiform numeral writing where βeightβ is indicated. The βSHAR2β part distinguishes a specific sign variant/reading used in cuneiform sign lists. When composing text, the character should behave like a normal Unicode character: it will display correctly only in environments with appropriate font support for the Cuneiform block.
What is the Unicode code point for πͺ?
πͺ is U+1242A.
How can I copy πͺ on the web?
Copy the character directly (πͺ). For reliable rendering in code, you can also use the HTML entity 𒐪.
What escapes can I use in CSS and JavaScript?
CSS: \\1242A. JavaScript: \\u{1242A}.
Why doesnβt πͺ show up correctly everywhere?
It may be missing from the fonts installed on your device or not supported by your browserβs active font. Use a Cuneiform-capable font for best results.