Cuneiform Numeric Sign Six Ash Tenu Character
π is a cuneiform numeric sign identified in Unicode as the sign for six (Ash Tenu).
U+1244E
π (U+1244E) is a cuneiform numeric character used in writing systems that include numeric signs. Itβs identified by Unicode by the name βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN SIX ASH TENU.β Use it for reference, labeling, or digital transcription.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Six Ash Tenu Character Meaning
π is a cuneiform numeric sign in Unicode, named βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN SIX ASH TENUβ (U+1244E). As a βnumeric sign six,β it is associated with the value six in cuneiform numeric notation. The additional descriptors in the Unicode name (including βASH TENUβ) identify the specific variant/type as encoded in Unicode, which can matter when you are transcribing or comparing signs. In practice, people use this character when they need an accurate digital representation of the encoded sign rather than a generic βnumber sixβ glyph.
Common uses
- β’Digital transcription of cuneiform texts that include numeric signs for six
- β’Academic notes or cataloging where the exact Unicode character is required
- β’Designing typographic mockups with real cuneiform sign characters
- β’Creating captions, legends, or teaching materials that reference sign values
- β’Encoding labels or symbols in web content using the correct character (U+1244E)
Examples
π Cuneiform Numeric Sign Six Ash Tenu
- πThe next section marks π as six.
- πVariant sign: π (U+1244E).
- πIn this table, the value for six is shown using π.
- πTranscription detail: π appears in line 3.
- πUse π to represent the cuneiform numeric sign six.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1244E | |
| HTML Entity | 𒑎 | |
| HTML Code | 𒑎 | |
| CSS | \1244E |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Numeric Sign Six Ash Tenu character mean?
π is a cuneiform numeric sign in Unicode, named βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN SIX ASH TENUβ (U+1244E). As a βnumeric sign six,β it is associated with the value six in cuneiform numeric notation. The additional descriptors in the Unicode name (including βASH TENUβ) identify the specific variant/type as encoded in Unicode, which can matter when you are transcribing or comparing signs. In practice, people use this character when they need an accurate digital representation of the encoded sign rather than a generic βnumber sixβ glyph.
What is π called in Unicode?
Its Unicode name is βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN SIX ASH TENU.β
What is the code point for π?
π is encoded at U+1244E.
How can I copy π into HTML?
You can use the provided HTML entity: 𒑎.
Is π the same as a regular β6β character?
No. π is a cuneiform numeric sign character; it represents six as encoded in the cuneiform sign system.