Cuneiform Sign Nin9 Character
π is the Unicode cuneiform character named CUNEIFORM SIGN NIN9 (U+12390).
U+12390
π is a cuneiform character encoded in Unicode. On this page you can copy it directly or use standard escapes for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Cuneiform Sign Nin9 Character Meaning
π is encoded in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM SIGN NIN9β (code point U+12390). The name indicates it belongs to the cuneiform sign inventory, where signs are cataloged by identifiers rather than a single universally agreed βmeaningβ for all contexts. As a result, this characterβs interpretation depends on the original inscription and how the sign is used in that text tradition. If youβre working with Unicode cuneiform, treat it primarily as a specific named sign (NIN9) for transcription, typography, or digital text processingβnot as a standalone symbol with one fixed meaning.
Common uses
- β’Copy/paste for Unicode cuneiform transcription in notes, documents, or drafts
- β’Typography and layout work for scholarly or educational materials using cuneiform text
- β’Digital humanities datasets where cuneiform signs are represented by exact code points
- β’UI/testing for Unicode support (fonts, rendering, and copy fidelity) involving U+12390
- β’Developer use in web apps via HTML/CSS/JavaScript escape sequences
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign NIN9
- ππ
- πNIN9: π
- πCuneiform sample: π π
- πUnicode test (U+12390): π
- πTranscription: π in the source text
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12390 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒎐 | |
| HTML Code | 𒎐 | |
| CSS | \12390 | |
| Decimal | 74640 |
How to type Cuneiform Sign Nin9 Character (π)
On Windows
In Word, type 12390 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 12390, 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 does the Cuneiform Sign Nin9 character mean?
π is encoded in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM SIGN NIN9β (code point U+12390). The name indicates it belongs to the cuneiform sign inventory, where signs are cataloged by identifiers rather than a single universally agreed βmeaningβ for all contexts. As a result, this characterβs interpretation depends on the original inscription and how the sign is used in that text tradition. If youβre working with Unicode cuneiform, treat it primarily as a specific named sign (NIN9) for transcription, typography, or digital text processingβnot as a standalone symbol with one fixed meaning.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+12390 (HTML entity: 𒎐).
How do I type π in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒎐
What is the JavaScript escape sequence for π?
Use: \u{12390}
Does π have a single fixed βmeaningβ like an emoji?
No single fixed meaning applies in all contexts. Unicode names it as a specific cuneiform sign (CUNEIFORM SIGN NIN9), and interpretation depends on the source inscription.