Cuneiform Sign Ma Character
π is the Unicode cuneiform sign MA (U+12220), used for ancient writing in digital text and transliteration.
U+12220
π (Cuneiform Sign MA) is a Unicode cuneiform character you can paste into documents, designs, and code. Itβs 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
π is the Unicode character named βCUNEIFORM SIGN MAβ 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 βmaβ 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 supportβcuneiform characters may require a Unicode-capable font to display correctly.
Common uses
- β’Paste into transliteration notes or educational materials about cuneiform
- β’Use in typographic mockups or poster designs featuring ancient scripts
- β’Add the symbol to digital humanities projects and annotation interfaces
- β’Reference a cuneiform sign in documentation, labels, or study sheets
- β’Include in social media posts or blog graphics about writing systems
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign MA
- π π ma
- π Cuneiform Sign MA: π (U+12220)
- π Transliteration includes π in the sequence
- π Mark the syllable βmaβ with π
- π Practice writing: π
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12220 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒈠 | |
| HTML Code | 𒈠 | |
| CSS | \12220 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Ma character mean?
π is the Unicode character named βCUNEIFORM SIGN MAβ 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 βmaβ 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 supportβcuneiform characters may require a Unicode-capable font to display correctly.
What is the Unicode code point for π ?
The symbol π has Unicode code point U+12220.
How can I copy π for use on the web?
Copy the character directly (π ), or use the HTML entity 𒈠 (as provided for this character).
How do I include π in CSS?
Use the provided CSS escape: \\12220.
How do I include π in JavaScript strings?
Use the provided JavaScript escape: \\u{12220}.