Cuneiform Numeric Sign Nigidaesh Character
๐ is the cuneiform numeric sign NIGIDAESH, encoded in Unicode for use in text and digital typography.
U+12457
๐ is a cuneiform character with the Unicode name โCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN NIGIDAESHโ (U+12457). Itโs used when you need to represent specific numeric-sign notation from cuneiform writing.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Nigidaesh Character Meaning
๐ (U+12457) is identified in Unicode as โCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN NIGIDAESH.โ As a numeric sign, it belongs to the set of characters used to write numerical values in cuneiform traditions. In modern digital workflows, its main โmeaningโ is practical: it gives writers, researchers, and designers a precise way to display the same sign consistently across platforms. When formatting ancient texts, inscriptions, or scholarly transcriptions, using the correct code point helps prevent misreading that can happen if similar-looking cuneiform signs are mixed up.
Common uses
- โขScholarly transcription of cuneiform texts that include the NIGIDAESH numeric sign
- โขDigital typography work for fonts or documents requiring U+12457
- โขBuilding searchable corpora or annotations for cuneiform numeric signs
- โขCreating educational materials or slides that demonstrate specific numeric symbols
- โขEmbedding the character in web or app content that supports Unicode cuneiform
Examples
๐ Cuneiform Numeric Sign NIGIDAESH
- ๐๐
- ๐Example sign: ๐ in cuneiform numeric notation.
- ๐Unicode test character ๐ (U+12457).
- ๐Use ๐ when documenting NIGIDAESH in a transcription.
- ๐The token ๐ appears in this row of cuneiform numeric signs.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12457 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒑗 | |
| HTML Code | 𒑗 | |
| CSS | \12457 | |
| Decimal | 74839 |
How to type Cuneiform Numeric Sign Nigidaesh Character (๐)
On Windows
In Word, type 12457 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 12457, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ๐ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it โ this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Numeric Sign Nigidaesh character mean?
๐ (U+12457) is identified in Unicode as โCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN NIGIDAESH.โ As a numeric sign, it belongs to the set of characters used to write numerical values in cuneiform traditions. In modern digital workflows, its main โmeaningโ is practical: it gives writers, researchers, and designers a precise way to display the same sign consistently across platforms. When formatting ancient texts, inscriptions, or scholarly transcriptions, using the correct code point helps prevent misreading that can happen if similar-looking cuneiform signs are mixed up.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐?
๐ is U+12457.
How can I copy ๐ reliably for the web or code?
Use the character itself (๐) or copy the Unicode escapes: HTML 𒑗, CSS \\12457, or JavaScript \\u{12457}.
What is the official Unicode name of this character?
Its Unicode name is โCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN NIGIDAESH.โ
Does ๐ have a common alternate meaning in modern usage?
In everyday contexts, its practical role is to represent the specific cuneiform numeric sign identified by U+12457; itโs not typically used as a general-purpose symbol outside transcription or typography.