Cuneiform Sign Dish Character
๐น is the cuneiform sign DISH (U+12079) used to represent a specific wedge-script character in digital text.
U+12079
๐น is a cuneiform character with the Unicode code point U+12079. If you need to copy it for reference, design, or plain text, this page includes reliable escape formats.
Cuneiform Sign Dish Character Meaning
๐น is Unicode character named โCUNEIFORM SIGN DISHโ (U+12079). As a cuneiform sign, it belongs to the Cuneiform script category and is used as a discrete character in wedge-script text. In practice, its โmeaningโ is primarily the identity of the sign itself (the DISH sign), rather than a universally fixed modern word-for-word translation. When writing scholarly text, cataloguing inscriptions, or working with Unicode cuneiform fonts, the main goal is to use the correct character so it matches the source materials and encoding.
Common uses
- โขCopy/paste of the DISH sign in Unicode cuneiform transcription documents
- โขTypography and layout in projects that include cuneiform text (posters, cards, education materials)
- โขDeveloper use in strings, templates, or data that must include U+12079 accurately
- โขDigital humanities workflows for encoding and searching specific cuneiform characters
- โขSocial media or presentations when sharing references to cuneiform sign lists
Examples
๐น Cuneiform sign dish
- ๐นU+12079: ๐น
- ๐นUnicode cuneiform DISH sign: ๐น
- ๐นCharacter name: CUNEIFORM SIGN DISH (๐น)
- ๐นInsert sign ๐น into the transcription field
- ๐นCopy this character: ๐น
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12079 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒁹 | |
| HTML Code | 𒁹 | |
| CSS | \12079 | |
| Decimal | 73849 |
How to type Cuneiform Sign Dish Character (๐น)
On Windows
In Word, type 12079 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12079, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ๐น with the button above and paste it wherever you need it โ this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Dish character mean?
๐น is Unicode character named โCUNEIFORM SIGN DISHโ (U+12079). As a cuneiform sign, it belongs to the Cuneiform script category and is used as a discrete character in wedge-script text. In practice, its โmeaningโ is primarily the identity of the sign itself (the DISH sign), rather than a universally fixed modern word-for-word translation. When writing scholarly text, cataloguing inscriptions, or working with Unicode cuneiform fonts, the main goal is to use the correct character so it matches the source materials and encoding.
What Unicode character is ๐น?
๐น is the Unicode character named โCUNEIFORM SIGN DISHโ with code point U+12079.
How do I copy ๐น into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒁹
How do I use ๐น in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\12079. JavaScript escape: \\u{12079}.
Why might ๐น not display correctly on my device?
You may need a font that supports the Cuneiform block; otherwise the character can appear as a missing glyph.