Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Ash Tenu Character
π is a cuneiform numeric sign for five, labeled βash tenuβ in Unicode.
U+1244D
π is a Unicode cuneiform character with the name βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FIVE ASH TENUβ (U+1244D). Itβs commonly used when building accurate cuneiform text or numeric sign lists. Use the provided copy options for web, design, and code workflows.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Ash Tenu Character Meaning
π (U+1244D) is identified in Unicode as the βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FIVE ASH TENU.β As a numeric sign, it represents the value five within cuneiform numeric notation as encoded by Unicode. The specific label βASH TENUβ is part of the Unicode characterβs formal naming, which helps distinguish it from other cuneiform numeric signs that may look similar or represent related values. If youβre creating legible cuneiform text, cataloging signs, or matching a specific sign to a transcription standard, using this exact code point is important.
Common uses
- β’Copy/paste cuneiform numeric signs in digital transcriptions
- β’Building educational charts or sign lists for cuneiform numerals
- β’Typography and font testing for the U+1244D code point
- β’Adding precise characters to language or epigraphy projects
- β’Referencing the exact Unicode character in documentation or tickets
Examples
π Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Ash Tenu
- ππ
- πList item: π (five)
- πUnicode check: U+1244D = π
- πCuneiform sign inventory: π
- πNumeric sign label: π ash tenu
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1244D | |
| HTML Entity | 𒑍 | |
| HTML Code | 𒑍 | |
| CSS | \1244D | |
| Decimal | 74829 |
How to type Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Ash Tenu Character (π)
On Windows
In Word, type 1244D then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1244d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy π with the button above and paste it wherever you need it β this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Ash Tenu character mean?
π (U+1244D) is identified in Unicode as the βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FIVE ASH TENU.β As a numeric sign, it represents the value five within cuneiform numeric notation as encoded by Unicode. The specific label βASH TENUβ is part of the Unicode characterβs formal naming, which helps distinguish it from other cuneiform numeric signs that may look similar or represent related values. If youβre creating legible cuneiform text, cataloging signs, or matching a specific sign to a transcription standard, using this exact code point is important.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+1244D (HTML entity: 𒑍).
How do I use π in HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use its entity: 𒑍
What escape sequences work in CSS and JavaScript?
CSS escape: \1244D. JavaScript escape: \u{1244D}.
Does π have a meaning beyond the Unicode name?
Unicode defines it as the cuneiform numeric sign βfive ash tenu.β Beyond that formal identification, there isnβt a separate widely established βextraβ meaning encoded in the character itself.