Cuneiform Sign Nim Times Gan2 Tenu Character
π is a cuneiform sign identified in Unicode as NIM TIMES GAN2 TENU.
U+12250
π is a cuneiform character encoded in Unicode at U+12250. Itβs commonly used in digital work where precise cuneiform sign identification matters.
Cuneiform Sign Nim Times Gan2 Tenu Character Meaning
π is a Unicode-encoded cuneiform sign whose official Unicode name is βCUNEIFORM SIGN NIM TIMES GAN2 TENU.β Because the Unicode name is highly specific, its βmeaningβ is best understood as an identifier for a particular sign in cuneiform sign lists rather than a widely standardized standalone word. In practice, people use it to accurately represent texts, catalogs, or scholarly transcriptions that reference specific cuneiform signs by their sign names. If youβre working from a transliteration or sign inventory, this character helps you keep the intended sign exact.
Common uses
- β’Copy/paste for cuneiform text mockups and digital manuscripts
- β’Digital epigraphy: matching a transcription to a specific sign inventory entry
- β’Scholarly writing where sign names must be represented exactly
- β’Building Unicode-aware fonts or character reference tables
- β’Indexing, labeling, or annotating cuneiform data in apps and spreadsheets
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign Nim Times Gan2 Tenu
- πU+12250 corresponds to π in my cuneiform character reference list.
- πI need to enter π when exporting a sign-by-sign transcription.
- πThe catalog shows π as βNIM TIMES GAN2 TENU,β so I will use it here.
- πIn the dataset, this row stores the Unicode character π.
- πPlease verify that π appears correctly in the final rendered text.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12250 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒉐 | |
| HTML Code | 𒉐 | |
| CSS | \12250 | |
| Decimal | 74320 |
How to type Cuneiform Sign Nim Times Gan2 Tenu Character (π)
On Windows
In Word, type 12250 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 12250, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy π with the button above and paste it wherever you need it β this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is encoded as U+12250.
How can I copy π reliably in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity 𒉐 or copy the character directly as π.
What does βCUNEIFORM SIGN NIM TIMES GAN2 TENUβ mean?
Itβs the official Unicode name for this specific cuneiform sign, serving primarily as an exact identifier in sign lists and scholarly inventories.
Is π meant to be used as a word by itself?
Not usually. Itβs mainly used to represent a particular cuneiform sign in transliterations, texts, and databases.