Cuneiform Numeric Sign Nine Ash Character
π is the cuneiform numeric sign for nine (Ash) used in ancient numeric writing.
U+12407
This symbol is a cuneiform numeric sign. Itβs commonly referenced as the βnine ashβ sign in Unicode. Use it when you need a specific cuneiform character for numbering, documentation, or typography.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Nine Ash Character Meaning
π is identified in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN NINE ASHβ with codepoint U+12407. As a numeric sign, it represents the value nine in cuneiform numeric notation associated with the βAshβ naming used by Unicode. In practice, people use this character to typeset cuneiform materials digitally, label figures, or match character-by-character references in linguistic and historical contexts. Because cuneiform numeric systems can involve sign inventories and variants, itβs best to treat this as a specific, named character rather than a generic βnineβ glyph.
Common uses
- β’Digital transcription of cuneiform numeric passages
- β’Typographic layout for academic or reference materials
- β’Labeling artifacts or figures with exact Unicode characters
- β’Creating educational content that demonstrates cuneiform numbering
- β’Testing fonts and rendering for U+12407 in cuneiform blocks
Examples
π Cuneiform Numeric Sign Nine Ash
- πU+12407 is π in the cuneiform block.
- πIn the sign list, the numeric value nine is shown as π.
- πType π to verify correct Unicode rendering.
- πThe document refers to βnumeric sign nine ashβ as π.
- πFor the sequence of digits, insert π where nine appears.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12407 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒐇 | |
| HTML Code | 𒐇 | |
| CSS | \12407 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Numeric Sign Nine Ash character mean?
π is identified in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN NINE ASHβ with codepoint U+12407. As a numeric sign, it represents the value nine in cuneiform numeric notation associated with the βAshβ naming used by Unicode. In practice, people use this character to typeset cuneiform materials digitally, label figures, or match character-by-character references in linguistic and historical contexts. Because cuneiform numeric systems can involve sign inventories and variants, itβs best to treat this as a specific, named character rather than a generic βnineβ glyph.
What is the Unicode codepoint for π?
The symbol π is U+12407 (Unicode name: CUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN NINE ASH).
How can I copy π into my document?
Copy the character directly (π), or use the HTML entity 𒐇 or the escapes like \\12407 / \\u{12407}.
Is π just a generic βnineβ character?
Itβs specifically named βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN NINE ASHβ in Unicode. As with cuneiform, itβs best used as the exact named sign for matching references.
Why might π not display correctly on my device?
Font support varies for cuneiform characters. If you see a missing-glyph box, try a Unicode cuneiform-capable font or a different browser.