Cuneiform Sign Dag Character
๐ is the cuneiform sign DAG (Unicode U+12056), useful for epigraphy notes and typography experiments.
U+12056
๐ is a single Unicode cuneiform character. If you need to label or typeset cuneiform text, you can copy it directly or use the provided escapes for reliable digital rendering.
Cuneiform Sign Dag Character Meaning
๐ is named โCUNEIFORM SIGN DAGโ in Unicode, with the codepoint U+12056. Like many cuneiform characters, its value is tied to traditional scribal usage and specific sign inventories in cuneiform texts. In modern digital contexts, people most often use the sign as a character in Unicode-compliant fonts, for studying or comparing sign forms, or for adding brief labels in reference notes and manuscripts. Because cuneiform meaning can depend on the surrounding text and the transcription system used, itโs best to treat the character as a faithful symbol with context-specific interpretation in your source material.
Common uses
- โขCopy/paste for cuneiform sign labels in study notes and glossaries
- โขTypography and layout tests involving Unicode Cuneiform characters
- โขCreating digital editions or references where sign-level notation is needed
- โขSocial media posts or educational content about writing systems
- โขDeveloper use as a Unicode character in web or app text rendering
Examples
๐ Cuneiform Sign DAG
- ๐Cuneiform sign: ๐ (U+12056)
- ๐In the sign list, DAG is written as ๐.
- ๐Unicode cuneiform example: ๐.
- ๐Transcription note: use ๐ for the DAG sign.
- ๐Font check: does your system render ๐ correctly?
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12056 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒁖 | |
| HTML Code | 𒁖 | |
| CSS | \12056 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Dag character mean?
๐ is named โCUNEIFORM SIGN DAGโ in Unicode, with the codepoint U+12056. Like many cuneiform characters, its value is tied to traditional scribal usage and specific sign inventories in cuneiform texts. In modern digital contexts, people most often use the sign as a character in Unicode-compliant fonts, for studying or comparing sign forms, or for adding brief labels in reference notes and manuscripts. Because cuneiform meaning can depend on the surrounding text and the transcription system used, itโs best to treat the character as a faithful symbol with context-specific interpretation in your source material.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ๐?
๐ is U+12056.
How can I copy ๐ reliably in HTML?
Use the HTML entity 𒁖 or copy the character directly into your content.
What CSS escape can I use for this character?
Use \\12056 in CSS.
How do I represent ๐ in JavaScript?
Use \\u{12056} in JavaScript (Unicode code point escape).