Cuneiform Sign Lu3 Character
π is the Unicode cuneiform character named CUNEIFORM SIGN LU3 (U+12216).
U+12216
π is a cuneiform sign encoded in Unicode as CUNEIFORM SIGN LU3 (U+12216). Use it when you need to typeset, label, or reference cuneiform text in digital form. Below youβll find practical copy options and developer-friendly escapes.
Cuneiform Sign Lu3 Character Meaning
π is the Unicode cuneiform character βCUNEIFORM SIGN LU3β with codepoint U+12216. As a cuneiform sign, it is primarily used in digital epigraphy, transliteration work, and text labeling where a specific sign from the cuneiform writing system must be represented exactly. Youβll most often encounter it in contexts such as Unicode sign lists, scholarly notes, fonts or rendering tests, and user-generated content that needs the exact character rather than an approximate image. When sharing it online, copying the character or using the provided escape sequences helps ensure consistency across devices and platforms.
Common uses
- β’Copy/paste cuneiform text into documents, notes, and study materials
- β’Label signs in transliteration charts or Unicode sign lists
- β’Test font rendering and character support in web and mobile apps
- β’Use in digital epigraphy projects where the exact Unicode sign is required
- β’Create educational posts or mockups that reference the LU3 sign
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign LU3
- πUnicode: π (U+12216) β CUNEIFORM SIGN LU3
- πSign reference: π in the cuneiform LU series
- πTransliteration note: use π exactly as encoded
- πCharacter check: π should display with a supporting font
- πExample string: πππ
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12216 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒈖 | |
| HTML Code | 𒈖 | |
| CSS | \12216 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Lu3 character mean?
π is the Unicode cuneiform character βCUNEIFORM SIGN LU3β with codepoint U+12216. As a cuneiform sign, it is primarily used in digital epigraphy, transliteration work, and text labeling where a specific sign from the cuneiform writing system must be represented exactly. Youβll most often encounter it in contexts such as Unicode sign lists, scholarly notes, fonts or rendering tests, and user-generated content that needs the exact character rather than an approximate image. When sharing it online, copying the character or using the provided escape sequences helps ensure consistency across devices and platforms.
What is the Unicode codepoint for π?
π is U+12216, named βCUNEIFORM SIGN LU3β.
How can I copy π into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒈖.
What CSS and JavaScript escapes can I use for π?
CSS escape: \\12216. JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{12216}.
Why doesnβt π show correctly on my device?
Some fonts donβt support this cuneiform character. Try a font that includes the U+12216 glyph.