Cuneiform Sign Dam Character
𒁮 is the Unicode cuneiform sign named “CUNEIFORM SIGN DAM” (U+1206E).
U+1206E
𒁮 is a cuneiform letter represented in Unicode at U+1206E. It’s often referred to as the “Cuneiform Sign Dam” or simply the “dam” sign in digital text work. Use it in documents, design mockups, and developer code using the copy options below.
Cuneiform Sign Dam Character Meaning
𒁮 is the Unicode cuneiform character “CUNEIFORM SIGN DAM” (U+1206E). In practice, it’s used to represent that specific cuneiform sign in digital transcriptions, typography, and data entry where cuneiform text is encoded in Unicode. You’ll most often see it in scholarly-style writing, reference materials, or databases that use Unicode codepoints for cuneiform signs. Because it’s a historical script character, its exact interpretation depends on the surrounding text and transliteration conventions, but the character itself consistently identifies the “dam” sign by its Unicode name and codepoint.
Common uses
- •Copying a specific cuneiform sign into a Unicode text field, spreadsheet, or note
- •Typing cuneiform sign sequences in research and transliteration drafts
- •Using the character in web content, style guides, or documentation of cuneiform character sets
- •Rendering the sign in UI mockups, posters, or educational materials about Unicode scripts
- •Encoding the character in developer projects using the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes
Examples
𒁮 Cuneiform Sign Dam
- 𒁮Here is the sign 𒁮 in Unicode text.
- 𒁮Use 𒁮 when referencing the “dam” cuneiform sign.
- 𒁮The character at U+1206E is 𒁮.
- 𒁮Cuneiform transcription example: 𒁮𒁮𒁮.
- 𒁮Copy 𒁮 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?
𒁮 is the Unicode cuneiform character “CUNEIFORM SIGN DAM” (U+1206E). In practice, it’s used to represent that specific cuneiform sign in digital transcriptions, typography, and data entry where cuneiform text is encoded in Unicode. You’ll most often see it in scholarly-style writing, reference materials, or databases that use Unicode codepoints for cuneiform signs. Because it’s a historical script character, its exact interpretation depends on the surrounding text and transliteration conventions, but the character itself consistently identifies the “dam” sign by its Unicode name and codepoint.
What is the Unicode codepoint for 𒁮?
𒁮 is U+1206E.
How can I copy 𒁮 into HTML?
Use the provided HTML entity: 𒁮.
What’s the CSS escape for 𒁮?
The CSS escape is \\1206E.
How do I include 𒁮 in JavaScript strings?
You can use the JavaScript escape: \\u{1206E}.