Cuneiform Sign Gi4 Character
π is the Unicode Cuneiform Sign GI4 (U+12104) symbol for cuneiform text representation.
U+12104
π is a cuneiform character identified in Unicode as CUNEIFORM SIGN GI4. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML escapes in web and programming contexts. This page provides practical ways to reuse the symbol in your own work.
Cuneiform Sign Gi4 Character Meaning
π is the cuneiform character named βCUNEIFORM SIGN GI4β in Unicode (U+12104). In Unicode, the designation is primarily an identifier used to represent the specific cuneiform sign in digital text. Like other cuneiform signs, it may appear in scholarly transliterations, cataloging, epigraphic transcriptions, and font/encoding work where consistent sign identification matters. Because βGI4β refers to a specific sign variant within a sign list, the most reliable way to use it is to copy the exact character (or its codepoint/escape) to preserve the intended sign.
Common uses
- β’Copying the exact cuneiform sign into digital transcriptions or notes
- β’Labeling or annotating cuneiform sign studies in documents and presentations
- β’Using the character in web pages via Unicode or HTML entities
- β’Including the sign in UI mockups or typographic samples that require cuneiform characters
- β’Referencing the sign in source-text exports for encoding and font testing
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign GI4
- ππ appears in the Unicode sign list as GI4.
- πUse π when writing a digital transcription of the sign.
- πThe codepoint for π is U+12104.
- πI inserted π into my HTML using the entity.
- πMy font test includes π to verify cuneiform rendering.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12104 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒄄 | |
| HTML Code | 𒄄 | |
| CSS | \12104 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Gi4 character mean?
π is the cuneiform character named βCUNEIFORM SIGN GI4β in Unicode (U+12104). In Unicode, the designation is primarily an identifier used to represent the specific cuneiform sign in digital text. Like other cuneiform signs, it may appear in scholarly transliterations, cataloging, epigraphic transcriptions, and font/encoding work where consistent sign identification matters. Because βGI4β refers to a specific sign variant within a sign list, the most reliable way to use it is to copy the exact character (or its codepoint/escape) to preserve the intended sign.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+12104.
How can I copy π reliably on the web?
Copy the character directly or use the provided HTML entity (𒄄) or Unicode escapes in your code.
What should I call this symbol in plain text?
The most common readable name is βCuneiform Sign GI4.β
Will π display correctly in all fonts?
It depends on whether the font you use supports the cuneiform block and the specific character U+12104.