Cuneiform Sign Pi Times A Character
π is the cuneiform character named βPi Times Aβ (U+12280).
U+12280
π (U+12280) is a cuneiform sign used in writing systems that employ cuneiform characters. This page helps you copy it reliably and understand what the character is named.
Cuneiform Sign Pi Times A Character Meaning
π is a cuneiform sign with the Unicode name βCUNEIFORM SIGN PI TIMES Aβ (U+12280). In practice, its meaning is primarily tied to its identification as a specific sign in cuneiform sign lists rather than a single everyday word in modern languages. When you use it in digital documents, it functions as a precise written symbol that can represent a particular sign value depending on the text tradition, transliteration scheme, or source material you are following. For accurate interpretation, match the character to the sign list or dataset used in your work.
Common uses
- β’Copying the exact Unicode character into a manuscript, article, or digital catalog entry
- β’Labeling artifacts, tablets, or studies that reference a specific cuneiform sign by code point
- β’Using the symbol in educational materials for students learning cuneiform character identification
- β’Creating typography or font-development samples that need a stable test character
- β’Adding the character to transliteration notes or database fields where exact sign matching matters
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign Pi Times A
- πUnicode: U+12280 β π
- πCuneiform sign reference: π (Pi Times A).
- πIn the sign list, see entry for π.
- πCopy/paste test character: π
- πTransliteration note: π appears in the source line.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12280 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒊀 | |
| HTML Code | 𒊀 | |
| CSS | \12280 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Pi Times A character mean?
π is a cuneiform sign with the Unicode name βCUNEIFORM SIGN PI TIMES Aβ (U+12280). In practice, its meaning is primarily tied to its identification as a specific sign in cuneiform sign lists rather than a single everyday word in modern languages. When you use it in digital documents, it functions as a precise written symbol that can represent a particular sign value depending on the text tradition, transliteration scheme, or source material you are following. For accurate interpretation, match the character to the sign list or dataset used in your work.
What is the Unicode name of π?
The Unicode name is βCUNEIFORM SIGN PI TIMES A.β
What is the code point for π?
Its Unicode code point is U+12280.
How can I copy π into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒊀
How do I type π in JavaScript?
You can use the escape sequence: \\u{12280}.