Cuneiform Sign Dur2 Character
π is the Unicode cuneiform sign DUR2, represented at U+12089.
U+12089
The symbol π is a cuneiform character known in Unicode as CUNEIFORM SIGN DUR2. Itβs useful when you need to label, reference, or display cuneiform text accurately in digital formats. This page helps you copy it and use the correct code points across platforms.
Cuneiform Sign Dur2 Character Meaning
π is the Unicode cuneiform character named βCUNEIFORM SIGN DUR2β with the code point U+12089 (HTML entity 𒂉). As with many cuneiform signs, the exact reading and interpretation can depend on the surrounding text in a manuscript or transcription system. In practice, people use DUR2 to represent a specific sign value in digital editions, sign lists, study materials, and typographic experiments that distinguish one cuneiform sign from another. Use it when you need a consistent, standards-based way to refer to this particular sign rather than a generic βcuneiformβ marker.
Common uses
- β’Formatting cuneiform sign lists for linguistics or epigraphy projects
- β’Labeling characters in digital paleography studies and classroom materials
- β’Writing or typesetting transcriptions that require exact Unicode signs
- β’Creating searchable reference texts for cuneiform sign identification
- β’Designing UI components or documents that display cuneiform accurately
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign DUR2
- πUDLR transcription: π
- πCuneiform sign list entry: βDUR2 = πβ
- πMetadata note: βReferenced sign: πβ
- πStudy worksheet: βMark the DUR2 occurrence: πβ
- πDigital archive label: βCUNEIFORM SIGN DUR2: πβ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12089 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒂉 | |
| HTML Code | 𒂉 | |
| CSS | \12089 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Dur2 character mean?
π is the Unicode cuneiform character named βCUNEIFORM SIGN DUR2β with the code point U+12089 (HTML entity 𒂉). As with many cuneiform signs, the exact reading and interpretation can depend on the surrounding text in a manuscript or transcription system. In practice, people use DUR2 to represent a specific sign value in digital editions, sign lists, study materials, and typographic experiments that distinguish one cuneiform sign from another. Use it when you need a consistent, standards-based way to refer to this particular sign rather than a generic βcuneiformβ marker.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+12089.
How do I copy π into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity 𒂉.
What is the CSS escape for this symbol?
CSS escape: \\12089.
What is the JavaScript escape for π?
JavaScript escape: \\u{12089}.