Cuneiform Numeric Sign One Buru Character
𒐴 is the cuneiform numeric sign one buru, encoded as U+12434.
U+12434
𒐴 is a cuneiform numeric sign identified in Unicode as “CUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN ONE BURU.” It’s useful when you need to represent ancient writing, especially numeric signage. Below you’ll find practical copy/paste options and formatting notes for use in text and web projects.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign One Buru Character Meaning
The symbol 𒐴 (Unicode U+12434) is named “CUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN ONE BURU.” As a numeric sign, it corresponds to the numeral value “one,” with the “Buru” designation reflecting the specific cuneiform sign identification used in Unicode. In practice, people use it for scholarly transcription, documenting ancient numerals, or adding authentic cuneiform characters to educational materials. Because cuneiform signs may have context-dependent readings in real manuscripts, you should treat this character primarily as the Unicode-encoded sign for “one buru” rather than a general-purpose “number one” symbol.
Common uses
- •Creating educational text about cuneiform numerals and sign catalogs
- •Scholarly transcription drafts where you need the specific Unicode sign “one buru”
- •Typography mockups or font testing for the cuneiform block
- •Adding accurate characters to reference documents, glossaries, or labels
- •Social or blog posts illustrating the Unicode cuneiform character set
Examples
𒐴 Cuneiform Numeric Sign One Buru
- 𒐴𒐴 𒐴 marks the numeral sign “one buru” in this transcription.
- 𒐴In the table of signs, U+12434 corresponds to 𒐴 (one buru).
- 𒐴Use 𒐴 when labeling examples from cuneiform numeric notation.
- 𒐴The character 𒐴 is encoded in Unicode at U+12434.
- 𒐴For cuneiform typography testing, insert 𒐴 into your sample text.
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12434 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒐴 | |
| HTML Code | 𒐴 | |
| CSS | \12434 | |
| Decimal | 74804 |
How to type Cuneiform Numeric Sign One Buru Character (𒐴)
On Windows
In Word, type 12434 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 12434, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 𒐴 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Numeric Sign One Buru character mean?
The symbol 𒐴 (Unicode U+12434) is named “CUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN ONE BURU.” As a numeric sign, it corresponds to the numeral value “one,” with the “Buru” designation reflecting the specific cuneiform sign identification used in Unicode. In practice, people use it for scholarly transcription, documenting ancient numerals, or adding authentic cuneiform characters to educational materials. Because cuneiform signs may have context-dependent readings in real manuscripts, you should treat this character primarily as the Unicode-encoded sign for “one buru” rather than a general-purpose “number one” symbol.
What is the Unicode code point for 𒐴?
𒐴 is U+12434.
How do I copy 𒐴 for use in HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: 𒐴.
What is the CSS escape for this symbol?
The CSS escape is \\12434.
What JavaScript escape can I use to insert 𒐴?
Use \\u{12434} in JavaScript.