Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Gal Character
๐ ฃ is a cuneiform character identified as the โKA Times GALโ sign (U+12163).
U+12163
๐ ฃ is a cuneiform symbol with the Unicode name โCUNEIFORM SIGN KA TIMES GALโ (U+12163). Use this page to copy the character directly or insert it with common programming and web escapes. Itโs useful for references, annotations, and digital cataloging of cuneiform texts.
Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Gal Character Meaning
๐ ฃ (Unicode U+12163) is a cuneiform sign whose official Unicode name is โCUNEIFORM SIGN KA TIMES GAL.โ The โKA times GALโ label indicates the sign as named in the Unicode standard. In practice, the symbol is primarily used for accurate text representation in digital cuneiform materialsโsuch as transcriptions, fonts/typography testing, indexing, and scholarly references where a specific cuneiform character needs to be represented exactly by its code point. When writing or sharing content online, the most important detail is using the correct character and encoding so it renders consistently.
Common uses
- โขCopying into digital cuneiform transcriptions and notes
- โขUsing in typography and font-display tests for U+12163
- โขAdding to glosses, catalogs, or index fields that require exact Unicode characters
- โขIncluding in study materials, references, or captions for cuneiform text
- โขProgramming or web design where the exact Unicode character must be inserted
Examples
๐ ฃ Cuneiform Sign KA Times GAL
- ๐ ฃTranscription note: ๐ ฃ appears in this line as the KAรGAL sign.
- ๐ ฃCatalog entry for the tablet text includes ๐ ฃ (U+12163).
- ๐ ฃFont test string: ๐ ฃ ๐ ฃ ๐ ฃ.
- ๐ ฃWhen commenting in an annotation tool, insert ๐ ฃ at the correct position.
- ๐ ฃUse the exact character ๐ ฃ rather than a similar-looking symbol.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12163 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒅣 | |
| HTML Code | 𒅣 | |
| CSS | \12163 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Gal character mean?
๐ ฃ (Unicode U+12163) is a cuneiform sign whose official Unicode name is โCUNEIFORM SIGN KA TIMES GAL.โ The โKA times GALโ label indicates the sign as named in the Unicode standard. In practice, the symbol is primarily used for accurate text representation in digital cuneiform materialsโsuch as transcriptions, fonts/typography testing, indexing, and scholarly references where a specific cuneiform character needs to be represented exactly by its code point. When writing or sharing content online, the most important detail is using the correct character and encoding so it renders consistently.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐ ฃ?
๐ ฃ corresponds to U+12163.
How can I copy ๐ ฃ for use in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒅣.
What CSS escape can I use to display this character?
In CSS, you can use: \\12163.
How do I insert ๐ ฃ in JavaScript strings?
You can use the escape form: \\u{12163}.