Cuneiform Sign Ma Character
๐ is the Unicode cuneiform sign MA (U+12220), used for ancient writing in digital text and transliteration.
U+12220
๐ (Cuneiform Sign MA) is a Unicode cuneiform character you can paste into documents, designs, and code. Itโs useful when you need to reference or stylize cuneiform text in digital form. This page provides reliable copy options and encoding escapes.
Cuneiform Sign Ma Character Meaning
๐ is the Unicode character named โCUNEIFORM SIGN MAโ at code point U+12220. In practice, cuneiform signs are used to represent sounds and syllables in ancient writing systems, and this particular sign is commonly transliterated as โmaโ in scholarly and educational contexts. People typically use it in transliteration displays, captions, museum or course materials, typographic experiments, and digital reconstructions of inscriptions. When working with it online, the main practical concern is font supportโcuneiform characters may require a Unicode-capable font to display correctly.
Common uses
- โขPaste into transliteration notes or educational materials about cuneiform
- โขUse in typographic mockups or poster designs featuring ancient scripts
- โขAdd the symbol to digital humanities projects and annotation interfaces
- โขReference a cuneiform sign in documentation, labels, or study sheets
- โขInclude in social media posts or blog graphics about writing systems
Examples
๐ Cuneiform Sign MA
- ๐ ๐ ma
- ๐ Cuneiform Sign MA: ๐ (U+12220)
- ๐ Transliteration includes ๐ in the sequence
- ๐ Mark the syllable โmaโ with ๐
- ๐ Practice writing: ๐
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12220 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒈠 | |
| HTML Code | 𒈠 | |
| CSS | \12220 | |
| Decimal | 74272 |
How to type Cuneiform Sign Ma Character (๐ )
On Windows
In Word, type 12220 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 12220, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ๐ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it โ this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Ma character mean?
๐ is the Unicode character named โCUNEIFORM SIGN MAโ at code point U+12220. In practice, cuneiform signs are used to represent sounds and syllables in ancient writing systems, and this particular sign is commonly transliterated as โmaโ in scholarly and educational contexts. People typically use it in transliteration displays, captions, museum or course materials, typographic experiments, and digital reconstructions of inscriptions. When working with it online, the main practical concern is font supportโcuneiform characters may require a Unicode-capable font to display correctly.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐ ?
The symbol ๐ has Unicode code point U+12220.
How can I copy ๐ for use on the web?
Copy the character directly (๐ ), or use the HTML entity 𒈠 (as provided for this character).
How do I include ๐ in CSS?
Use the provided CSS escape: \\12220.
How do I include ๐ in JavaScript strings?
Use the provided JavaScript escape: \\u{12220}.