Cuneiform Sign E Character
π is the cuneiform Unicode character known as Cuneiform Sign E (U+1208A).
U+1208A
π is a cuneiform sign encoded in Unicode as U+1208A. This page helps you copy it reliably and understand where itβs typically used in digital text.
Cuneiform Sign E Character Meaning
π (CUNEIFORM SIGN E, U+1208A) is a Unicode character representing a specific cuneiform sign. In practice, its βmeaningβ depends on the language and tablet context where the sign appears. When used in documents, research notes, or typography projects, it functions as a distinct glyph that preserves the intended sign identity in digital writing. Youβll most often see it in transliteration-oriented materials, cataloging, or datasets where each cuneiform sign must be represented consistently and unambiguously.
Common uses
- β’Copying the exact sign for cuneiform transliteration notes or drafts
- β’Using the character in academic-style datasets or sign lists
- β’Typography and font testing for cuneiform Unicode rendering (U+1208A)
- β’Adding the sign to educational materials or reference pages about cuneiform
- β’Preparing text for digital humanities workflows that require precise Unicode characters
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign E
- ππ is listed under cuneiform sign inventories.
- πWhen typing U+1208A, use π to match the intended glyph.
- πThe dataset includes π as a separate sign entry.
- πIn the manuscript transcription, π appears in the sign sequence.
- πI used π in a typographic sample to check rendering.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1208A | |
| HTML Entity | 𒂊 | |
| HTML Code | 𒂊 | |
| CSS | \1208A |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign E character mean?
π (CUNEIFORM SIGN E, U+1208A) is a Unicode character representing a specific cuneiform sign. In practice, its βmeaningβ depends on the language and tablet context where the sign appears. When used in documents, research notes, or typography projects, it functions as a distinct glyph that preserves the intended sign identity in digital writing. Youβll most often see it in transliteration-oriented materials, cataloging, or datasets where each cuneiform sign must be represented consistently and unambiguously.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+1208A (CUNEIFORM SIGN E).
How do I copy π into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒂊
What CSS or programming escapes can I use?
CSS escape: \\1208A and JavaScript escape: \\u{1208A}.
Does π have one fixed meaning in all contexts?
Its sign identity is fixed, but the specific βmeaningβ depends on the language and tablet context where the sign is used.