Cuneiform Sign Bara2 Character
π is the Unicode cuneiform sign BARA2, used in writing and digital text that represents cuneiform content.
U+12048
π is encoded in Unicode as CUNEIFORM SIGN BARA2 (U+12048). This page helps you copy the character and use the correct technical representations in documents, designs, and code.
Cuneiform Sign Bara2 Character Meaning
π (CUNEIFORM SIGN BARA2, U+12048) is a cuneiform character identified in the Unicode standard. Like many cuneiform signs, its interpretation depends on the context of the original inscription or transliteration system. In practice, digital projects usually use this specific sign to match a transcription or to reproduce cuneiform text accurately rather than to convey a single universal βmeaningβ by itself. When working with scholarly or publishing workflows, it helps to treat it as a distinct labeled sign (BARA2) to avoid confusion with other similarly named or related cuneiform signs.
Common uses
- β’Copying into digital cuneiform transliterations for notes, captions, or drafts
- β’Typography and font testing for Unicode cuneiform rendering in documents
- β’Using in web content or articles that reference specific cuneiform sign names
- β’Preparing materials for educational content about Unicode cuneiform characters
- β’Including the exact character in datasets, spreadsheets, or JSON fields for text matching
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign Bara2
- πβU+12048 corresponds to π (BARA2).β
- πβWhen transcribing, use π rather than a visually similar cuneiform sign.β
- πβThe label for this character is CUNEIFORM SIGN BARA2.β
- πβI added π to the caption to reflect the source inscription.β
- πβIn the dataset, the character stored is π.β
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12048 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒁈 | |
| HTML Code | 𒁈 | |
| CSS | \12048 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Bara2 character mean?
π (CUNEIFORM SIGN BARA2, U+12048) is a cuneiform character identified in the Unicode standard. Like many cuneiform signs, its interpretation depends on the context of the original inscription or transliteration system. In practice, digital projects usually use this specific sign to match a transcription or to reproduce cuneiform text accurately rather than to convey a single universal βmeaningβ by itself. When working with scholarly or publishing workflows, it helps to treat it as a distinct labeled sign (BARA2) to avoid confusion with other similarly named or related cuneiform signs.
What is the Unicode codepoint for π?
π is U+12048.
What is the official Unicode name of this character?
The Unicode name is CUNEIFORM SIGN BARA2.
How can I copy π into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒁈 (or use 𒁈).
What should I use in JavaScript source code?
You can use the JavaScript escape: \\u{12048}.