Cuneiform Sign Dam Character
๐ฎ is the Unicode cuneiform sign named โCUNEIFORM SIGN DAMโ (U+1206E).
U+1206E
๐ฎ is a cuneiform letter represented in Unicode at U+1206E. Itโs often referred to as the โCuneiform Sign Damโ or simply the โdamโ sign in digital text work. Use it in documents, design mockups, and developer code using the copy options below.
Cuneiform Sign Dam Character Meaning
๐ฎ is the Unicode cuneiform character โCUNEIFORM SIGN DAMโ (U+1206E). In practice, itโs used to represent that specific cuneiform sign in digital transcriptions, typography, and data entry where cuneiform text is encoded in Unicode. Youโll most often see it in scholarly-style writing, reference materials, or databases that use Unicode codepoints for cuneiform signs. Because itโs a historical script character, its exact interpretation depends on the surrounding text and transliteration conventions, but the character itself consistently identifies the โdamโ sign by its Unicode name and codepoint.
Common uses
- โขCopying a specific cuneiform sign into a Unicode text field, spreadsheet, or note
- โขTyping cuneiform sign sequences in research and transliteration drafts
- โขUsing the character in web content, style guides, or documentation of cuneiform character sets
- โขRendering the sign in UI mockups, posters, or educational materials about Unicode scripts
- โขEncoding the character in developer projects using the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes
Examples
๐ฎ Cuneiform Sign Dam
- ๐ฎHere is the sign ๐ฎ in Unicode text.
- ๐ฎUse ๐ฎ when referencing the โdamโ cuneiform sign.
- ๐ฎThe character at U+1206E is ๐ฎ.
- ๐ฎCuneiform transcription example: ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ.
- ๐ฎCopy ๐ฎ into your editor to verify rendering.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1206E | |
| HTML Entity | 𒁮 | |
| HTML Code | 𒁮 | |
| CSS | \1206E |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Dam character mean?
๐ฎ is the Unicode cuneiform character โCUNEIFORM SIGN DAMโ (U+1206E). In practice, itโs used to represent that specific cuneiform sign in digital transcriptions, typography, and data entry where cuneiform text is encoded in Unicode. Youโll most often see it in scholarly-style writing, reference materials, or databases that use Unicode codepoints for cuneiform signs. Because itโs a historical script character, its exact interpretation depends on the surrounding text and transliteration conventions, but the character itself consistently identifies the โdamโ sign by its Unicode name and codepoint.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ๐ฎ?
๐ฎ is U+1206E.
How can I copy ๐ฎ into HTML?
Use the provided HTML entity: 𒁮.
Whatโs the CSS escape for ๐ฎ?
The CSS escape is \\1206E.
How do I include ๐ฎ in JavaScript strings?
You can use the JavaScript escape: \\u{1206E}.