Cuneiform Punctuation Sign Old Assyrian Word Divider Character
๐ฐ is a cuneiform punctuation sign that functions as a word divider in Old Assyrian writing.
U+12470
๐ฐ (U+12470) is a cuneiform punctuation sign associated with Old Assyrian word division. Use it when you want visible word separation in cuneiform text. This page helps you copy the character and use the correct code points in your tools.
Cuneiform Punctuation Sign Old Assyrian Word Divider Character Meaning
๐ฐ is named โCUNEIFORM PUNCTUATION SIGN OLD ASSYRIAN WORD DIVIDERโ (Unicode U+12470). In cuneiform writing traditions, punctuation and separators help indicate where one word ends and another begins. This character is specifically identified in Unicode by its Old Assyrian word-divider function, making it suitable for labeling, transcription, or typographic layouts that aim to reflect word boundaries. If you are encoding or rendering cuneiform text, using the exact character rather than a generic separator can improve consistency across documents, fonts, and copy/paste workflows.
Common uses
- โขTranscribing Old Assyrian cuneiform text with clearer word boundaries
- โขPreparing educational worksheets or labeling where word division matters
- โขTypesetting or previewing cuneiform text in design tools
- โขBuilding searchable or tagged corpora where separators are significant
- โขAdding correct punctuation for digital humanities notes and citations
Examples
๐ฐ Cuneiform Word Divider (Old Assyrian)
- ๐ฐOld Assyrian: wordโ๐ฐwordโ
- ๐ฐTranscription: ลกarrum๐ฐiลกtu๐ฐdullu
- ๐ฐLabeling: Section 1๐ฐSection 2
- ๐ฐDraft text: lu๐ฐลกa๐ฐลกim
- ๐ฐNotes: sign A๐ฐsign B
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12470 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒑰 | |
| HTML Code | 𒑰 | |
| CSS | \12470 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ๐ฐ?
๐ฐ is U+12470.
How do I copy ๐ฐ reliably across devices?
Copy the character directly from this page. For programmatic use, also rely on U+12470, the HTML entity (𒑰), or the escapes provided (\\12470 / \\u{12470}).
What does ๐ฐ represent in Old Assyrian texts?
It is a cuneiform punctuation sign used as a word divider in the Old Assyrian context.
Which escape formats are provided for programming?
CSS escape: \\12470, JavaScript escape: \\u{12470}, and HTML entity: 𒑰.