Cuneiform Sign Nam2 Character
π is the Cuneiform Sign NAM2 character from the Cuneiform Unicode block.
U+12247
π (Cuneiform Sign NAM2) is a Unicode cuneiform character you can copy into documents, design tools, and code. Itβs identified as U+12247 and available through standard character escaping methods.
Cuneiform Sign Nam2 Character Meaning
π is the Unicode character named βCUNEIFORM SIGN NAM2β with codepoint U+12247. As a cuneiform sign, it is primarily used as a specific glyph for scholarly transcription, reference materials, typography, and digital text where precise sign identity matters. Like other cuneiform characters, its interpretation depends on the surrounding text in a tablet transcription, dictionary entry, or transliteration system. When you need to reproduce the exact same sign across platforms, use the provided Unicode codepoint and copy the character directly to avoid mismatches.
Common uses
- β’Copying a specific cuneiform glyph for academic notes or transcription drafts
- β’Creating typographic compositions or posters using U+12247
- β’Embedding the character in web pages and documentation that support Unicode
- β’Using the character in digital humanities workflows where sign identity must remain exact
- β’Referencing the sign in teaching materials or catalog-style lists
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign NAM2
- ππ in a cuneiform sign list for U+12247
- πTransliteration notes: NAM2 represented by π
- πTypography test: placing π alongside other cuneiform characters
- πDeveloper comment including the character π for identification
- πCatalog entry text showing π as CUNEIFORM SIGN NAM2
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12247 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒉇 | |
| HTML Code | 𒉇 | |
| CSS | \12247 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Nam2 character mean?
π is the Unicode character named βCUNEIFORM SIGN NAM2β with codepoint U+12247. As a cuneiform sign, it is primarily used as a specific glyph for scholarly transcription, reference materials, typography, and digital text where precise sign identity matters. Like other cuneiform characters, its interpretation depends on the surrounding text in a tablet transcription, dictionary entry, or transliteration system. When you need to reproduce the exact same sign across platforms, use the provided Unicode codepoint and copy the character directly to avoid mismatches.
What is the Unicode codepoint for π?
π is U+12247, named βCUNEIFORM SIGN NAM2β.
How can I copy π for use in text or design software?
Copy the character directly from this page (π). You can also paste it into most Unicode-capable apps.
What HTML and code escapes can I use for π?
HTML entity: 𒉇. CSS escape: \\12247. JavaScript escape: \\u{12247}.
Does π have a single fixed meaning on its own?
Its interpretation depends on the surrounding text in a transcription or transliteration. The main purpose of the character is to represent the specific cuneiform sign identified as NAM2.