Cuneiform Sign Ga2 Times Gan2 Tenu Character
π is a cuneiform sign (U+120CB) named βGA2 times GAN2 TENU,β used in Unicode cuneiform text.
U+120CB
π is a Unicode cuneiform character with code point U+120CB. Itβs useful when youβre typing or publishing cuneiform texts, transliterations, or sign lists. Use the copy options below for quick, reliable placement in documents and code.
Cuneiform Sign Ga2 Times Gan2 Tenu Character Meaning
π is a cuneiform sign represented in Unicode as U+120CB. Its standardized Unicode name is βCUNEIFORM SIGN GA2 TIMES GAN2 TENU,β which indicates how it is identified in sign lists and scholarly catalogs (with component labels like GA2 and GAN2, plus the descriptor TENU). Like many cuneiform characters, the exact phonetic or lexical value depends on the context of the text (tablet, language, and transliteration conventions). Practically, the symbol is most often used to represent that specific sign in typed cuneiform, research notes, and digital editions that follow sign-by-sign conventions.
Common uses
- β’Typing cuneiform sign lists and transliteration notes in digital documents
- β’Adding the exact sign to academic drafts, captions, or museum/archaeology write-ups
- β’Labeling glyphs in fonts, typographic specimens, and character mapping tables
- β’Including the character in JSON/HTML content when building Unicode cuneiform pages
- β’Posting or sharing cuneiform text snippets in social media and messaging apps that support Unicode
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign GA2 TIMES GAN2 TENU
- πIn the sign list, π is recorded as U+120CB.
- πTransliteration notes: π appears near the end of the line.
- πCharacter reference: use π for GA2ΓGAN2 (tenu) in your table.
- πGlyph markup test: π should render correctly in modern browsers.
- πCatalog entry: π β Cuneiform sign GA2 times GAN2 tenu.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+120CB | |
| HTML Entity | 𒃋 | |
| HTML Code | 𒃋 | |
| CSS | \120CB |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Ga2 Times Gan2 Tenu character mean?
π is a cuneiform sign represented in Unicode as U+120CB. Its standardized Unicode name is βCUNEIFORM SIGN GA2 TIMES GAN2 TENU,β which indicates how it is identified in sign lists and scholarly catalogs (with component labels like GA2 and GAN2, plus the descriptor TENU). Like many cuneiform characters, the exact phonetic or lexical value depends on the context of the text (tablet, language, and transliteration conventions). Practically, the symbol is most often used to represent that specific sign in typed cuneiform, research notes, and digital editions that follow sign-by-sign conventions.
What Unicode character is π?
π is the cuneiform character at Unicode code point U+120CB.
How do I copy π reliably into HTML?
Use the provided HTML entity: 𒃋.
What CSS or JavaScript escapes can I use for this character?
CSS escape: \\120CB. JavaScript escape: \\u{120CB}.
Does π have one fixed meaning in all texts?
The symbol identifies a specific cuneiform sign; the exact phonetic/lexical value can vary by context and transliteration convention.