Cuneiform Sign Gur Character
𒄥 (Cuneiform Sign GUR) is a cuneiform character encoded at U+12125.
U+12125
𒄥 is a cuneiform character known as the Sign GUR. It’s useful when you need historically inspired text, linguistic samples, or correct Unicode characters. This page provides copy options and developer-friendly code escapes.
Cuneiform Sign Gur Character Meaning
𒄥 is the cuneiform character labeled “CUNEIFORM SIGN GUR” with Unicode code point U+12125. As with many cuneiform signs, its interpretation depends on the written context and the source text where it appears. In practice, people most often use this character to accurately reproduce or reference cuneiform material—such as transcription snippets, educational examples, and typographic mockups—while preserving the exact Unicode character rather than using similar-looking symbols. When sharing or publishing, using the correct code point helps avoid substitution with incorrect glyphs or fallback characters.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting the exact Unicode cuneiform sign for transcription or study notes
- •Adding cuneiform characters to web pages using the provided HTML entity or Unicode escapes
- •Including the sign in CSS-driven content (e.g., generated text in pseudo-elements)
- •Using the character in JavaScript strings for data entry, display, or migrations
- •Creating accurate typographic mockups or educational materials that reference U+12125
Examples
𒄥 Cuneiform Sign GUR
- 𒄥“Here is 𒄥 (U+12125) as written in the source.”
- 𒄥“Unicode for this character: U+12125.”
- 𒄥“Use 𒄥 in the transcription to match the original text.”
- 𒄥“Styled label: 𒄥 — Cuneiform Sign GUR.”
- 𒄥“Copy/paste 𒄥 for your cuneiform font test.”
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12125 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒄥 | |
| HTML Code | 𒄥 | |
| CSS | \12125 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Gur character mean?
𒄥 is the cuneiform character labeled “CUNEIFORM SIGN GUR” with Unicode code point U+12125. As with many cuneiform signs, its interpretation depends on the written context and the source text where it appears. In practice, people most often use this character to accurately reproduce or reference cuneiform material—such as transcription snippets, educational examples, and typographic mockups—while preserving the exact Unicode character rather than using similar-looking symbols. When sharing or publishing, using the correct code point helps avoid substitution with incorrect glyphs or fallback characters.
What is the Unicode code point for 𒄥?
𒄥 is U+12125.
How do I write 𒄥 in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒄥
What CSS or string escape can I use for this character?
CSS/escape-style examples from this page include \\12125, and in JavaScript you can use \\u{12125}.
Why does the glyph sometimes look different in my browser?
The displayed shape depends on the font that supports cuneiform. The character identity is still the same Unicode value (U+12125).