Cuneiform Sign Bur Character
π is the Unicode cuneiform character named CUNEIFORM SIGN BUR (U+12053).
U+12053
π is a cuneiform character identified in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM SIGN BURβ (U+12053). Use it when you need correct, standards-based cuneiform text in documents, apps, or design work. This page provides copy options and programming escapes.
Cuneiform Sign Bur Character Meaning
π is the Unicode character βCUNEIFORM SIGN BURβ with code point U+12053. As a cuneiform sign, it is used in writing systems represented in Unicode rather than as a standalone βsymbol meaningβ like many modern icons. In practice, people encounter it when transcribing or displaying cuneiform texts, building fonts or symbol sets, labeling resources, or formatting studies and digital editions. The most reliable way to work with this character is to use its Unicode value (U+12053) or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes, ensuring consistent rendering across platforms that support the character.
Common uses
- β’Copying the correct cuneiform sign into digital manuscripts or transcription notes
- β’Using U+12053 in web pages or apps that display cuneiform text
- β’Typography and layout work for projects involving cuneiform sign inventories
- β’Preparing educational materials and reference lists for cuneiform characters
- β’Building searchable symbol/character sets for research or cataloging
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign BUR
- ππ appears in the cuneiform transcription as U+12053.
- πUse 𒁓 to include π in HTML.
- πIn CSS, you can reference it with \\12053.
- πJavaScript example: \\u{12053} renders π when supported.
- πThe character π is listed under the name CUNEIFORM SIGN BUR.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12053 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒁓 | |
| HTML Code | 𒁓 | |
| CSS | \12053 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Bur character mean?
π is the Unicode character βCUNEIFORM SIGN BURβ with code point U+12053. As a cuneiform sign, it is used in writing systems represented in Unicode rather than as a standalone βsymbol meaningβ like many modern icons. In practice, people encounter it when transcribing or displaying cuneiform texts, building fonts or symbol sets, labeling resources, or formatting studies and digital editions. The most reliable way to work with this character is to use its Unicode value (U+12053) or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes, ensuring consistent rendering across platforms that support the character.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+12053, named βCUNEIFORM SIGN BURβ.
How can I copy π into an HTML document?
You can use the HTML entity 𒁓 for π.
What CSS escape can I use for this character?
Use the CSS escape \\12053 to represent π.
How do I include π in JavaScript source code?
Use \\u{12053} in JavaScript to represent π (when supported by your environment).