Cuneiform Sign Igi Over Igi Shir Over Shir Ud Over Ud Character
π is a cuneiform sign with layered components: IGI over IGI, SHIR over SHIR, UD over UD.
U+12149
π is a Unicode cuneiform character encoded at U+12149. Its descriptive name reflects a stacked layout of components (IGI, SHIR, and UD). Use the copy options below to paste it reliably into documents, web pages, and code.
Cuneiform Sign Igi Over Igi Shir Over Shir Ud Over Ud Character Meaning
π (CUNEIFORM SIGN IGI OVER IGI SHIR OVER SHIR UD OVER UD, U+12149) is a cuneiform sign whose name describes its composite, layered structure: IGI placed over IGI, SHIR placed over SHIR, and UD placed over UD. In cuneiform contexts, such stacked signs are typically used as a single grapheme in writing systems, often to represent a particular sign form or value in inscriptions and scholarly transcriptions. When you copy this character, youβre working with the exact Unicode character for this composite sign; it should be treated as one symbol even though its name indicates multiple overlaid components.
Common uses
- β’Copying the character into academic notes, epigraphy transcriptions, or Unicode-friendly documents
- β’Using it in web design/typography previews that require the exact U+12149 glyph
- β’Building text strings for linguistics or digital humanities datasets
- β’Labeling or annotating study materials about cuneiform sign forms and variants
- β’Sharing the symbol in social posts or templates that support Unicode cuneiform fonts
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign IGI over IGI SHIR over SHIR UD over UD
- π π π appears as a single cuneiform sign in Unicode.
- π U+12149: π for the βIGI over IGI SHIR over SHIR UD over UDβ form.
- π When searching, use the character π rather than describing it.
- π Typography test: does your font render π correctly?
- π Add π to your transcription text exactly as encoded.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12149 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒅉 | |
| HTML Code | 𒅉 | |
| CSS | \12149 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Igi Over Igi Shir Over Shir Ud Over Ud character mean?
π (CUNEIFORM SIGN IGI OVER IGI SHIR OVER SHIR UD OVER UD, U+12149) is a cuneiform sign whose name describes its composite, layered structure: IGI placed over IGI, SHIR placed over SHIR, and UD placed over UD. In cuneiform contexts, such stacked signs are typically used as a single grapheme in writing systems, often to represent a particular sign form or value in inscriptions and scholarly transcriptions. When you copy this character, youβre working with the exact Unicode character for this composite sign; it should be treated as one symbol even though its name indicates multiple overlaid components.
What is the Unicode code point for π ?
π is encoded as U+12149.
How can I copy π reliably into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒅉
What is the JavaScript escape sequence for π ?
You can use \\u{12149} in JavaScript.
Does π count as one symbol even though the name lists multiple parts?
Yes. In Unicode, π is a single encoded character, even though its name describes a layered composite structure.