Cuneiform Sign Lu2 Times Ki Character
π is the Unicode cuneiform character βCUNEIFORM SIGN LU2 TIMES KIβ (U+12208).
U+12208
π is a standardized cuneiform symbol encoded in Unicode as U+12208. Itβs useful when you need consistent copy/paste support for cuneiform text in web and app content.
Cuneiform Sign Lu2 Times Ki Character Meaning
π is the Unicode character named βCUNEIFORM SIGN LU2 TIMES KIβ (U+12208). The name indicates it is a cuneiform sign that combines βLU2β with βKIβ (the βtimesβ in the Unicode name reflects how the sign is specified in the characterβs formal designation). As with many cuneiform characters, the exact reading and interpretation can depend on the surrounding signs and the specific historical text or convention. In practice, π is mainly used as a reliable, single-character way to represent this particular cuneiform sign in digital writing, cataloging, and typography.
Common uses
- β’Copy/paste cuneiform text into documents, emails, or notes
- β’Display standardized cuneiform characters in websites and apps
- β’Use in digital epigraphy or study notes where sign accuracy matters
- β’Include in academic or archival labels that reference specific signs
- β’Create typographic mockups or Unicode character tests for cuneiform support
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign LU2 Times KI
- πππ πΉ copied from Unicode (U+12208).
- πIn my dataset, the sign π is stored as U+12208.
- πA short label: πβCUNEIFORM SIGN LU2 TIMES KI.
- πI used π in a web page to verify font rendering.
- πThe string includes π to match the specified cuneiform sign.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12208 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒈈 | |
| HTML Code | 𒈈 | |
| CSS | \12208 |
FAQ
What Unicode character is π?
π is βCUNEIFORM SIGN LU2 TIMES KIβ with the Unicode code point U+12208.
How can I copy π reliably for web and apps?
Use the literal character π when possible, or use the provided escapes: HTML entity 𒈈, CSS \\\\12208, or JavaScript \\\\u{12208}.
What does βLU2 TIMES KIβ mean in the symbol name?
Itβs the formal Unicode naming for how this cuneiform sign is specifiedβcombining βLU2β and βKIβ in the signβs designation.
Does π always have the same meaning by itself?
Like many cuneiform signs, interpretation can depend on surrounding signs and context; the character itself is a specific named sign in Unicode.