Cuneiform Sign Lu2 Times Kad2 Character
π is a cuneiform sign identified as LU2 TIMES KAD2 (U+12205).
U+12205
This page helps you copy the cuneiform character π quickly and reliably. Youβll also find common escape formats for web and programming use. Use it in typography, research notes, or digital epigraphy workflows.
Cuneiform Sign Lu2 Times Kad2 Character Meaning
π is a cuneiform symbol with the Unicode designation βCUNEIFORM SIGN LU2 TIMES KAD2β (code point U+12205). In Unicode naming, βLU2 TIMES KAD2β indicates a specific sign combination or identifier used in cuneiform sign lists and transcription conventions. When working with Unicode cuneiform text, this character is mainly used for accurate digital representationβsuch as reproducing tablet inscriptions, referencing sign catalog entries, or entering properly encoded text in tools that support Cuneiform. Its meaning in a wider linguistic or historical context depends on the source text where the character appears.
Common uses
- β’Paste the character into Unicode text documents and digital notes when referencing the LU2ΓKAD2 sign.
- β’Use it in web typography prototypes that need a specific cuneiform code point (U+12205).
- β’Include the symbol in research logs, transcription drafts, or catalog indexing materials.
- β’Add it to educational or museum content where accurate sign identifiers matter.
- β’Test font coverage or fallback behavior for cuneiform characters in apps and browsers.
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign LU2 Times KAD2
- π U+12205: π in my transcription log.
- π The sign LU2 TIMES KAD2 is written as π here.
- π I copied π using the HTML entity for U+12205.
- π Typeface test: does the font display π correctly?
- π In the catalog entry, π corresponds to the named sign.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12205 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒈅 | |
| HTML Code | 𒈅 | |
| CSS | \12205 | |
| Decimal | 74245 |
How to type Cuneiform Sign Lu2 Times Kad2 Character (π )
On Windows
In Word, type 12205 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12205, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy π with the button above and paste it wherever you need it β this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Lu2 Times Kad2 character mean?
π is a cuneiform symbol with the Unicode designation βCUNEIFORM SIGN LU2 TIMES KAD2β (code point U+12205). In Unicode naming, βLU2 TIMES KAD2β indicates a specific sign combination or identifier used in cuneiform sign lists and transcription conventions. When working with Unicode cuneiform text, this character is mainly used for accurate digital representationβsuch as reproducing tablet inscriptions, referencing sign catalog entries, or entering properly encoded text in tools that support Cuneiform. Its meaning in a wider linguistic or historical context depends on the source text where the character appears.
What is the Unicode code point for π ?
The Unicode code point is U+12205.
How can I copy π for use in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒈅.
What is the CSS escape for this character?
You can use the CSS escape: \\12205.
How do I include π in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{12205}.