Cuneiform Sign Sumash Character
𒋨 (Cuneiform Sign SUMASH) is a cuneiform character you can copy and embed using its Unicode code point U+122E8.
U+122E8
𒋨 is a cuneiform sign identified in Unicode as “CUNEIFORM SIGN SUMASH” (U+122E8). This page helps you copy it reliably in documents, design files, and code.
Cuneiform Sign Sumash Character Meaning
𒋨 is a cuneiform writing sign known in Unicode by the name “CUNEIFORM SIGN SUMASH” (U+122E8). In practical terms, the symbol’s main “meaning” for most users is its identity as a specific cuneiform sign for transcription, cataloging, and typographic work. Use it when you are matching a particular sign in a transliteration, reproducing text from references that distinguish individual signs, or creating consistent typography for cuneiform samples. When writing, what it represents depends on the source language and context; Unicode primarily provides the character identity for accurate digital reproduction.
Common uses
- •Transcribing cuneiform texts that specifically require the SUMASH sign
- •Creating educational material or charts featuring distinct cuneiform signs
- •Building searchable datasets and inventories of Unicode cuneiform characters
- •Typography and font testing for cuneiform glyph coverage
- •Sharing accurate digital representations of cuneiform sign forms online
Examples
𒋨 Cuneiform Sign Sumash
- 𒋨𒋨 appears in the copied transcription at the start of the sign sequence.
- 𒋨In the worksheet, the SUMASH sign is labeled alongside other cuneiform characters.
- 𒋨The dataset stores the character exactly as 𒋨 to preserve sign-level fidelity.
- 𒋨Font preview: render 𒋨 to confirm the glyph displays correctly.
- 𒋨In a social post, 𒋨 is used to point to the SUMASH sign identity.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+122E8 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒋨 | |
| HTML Code | 𒋨 | |
| CSS | \122E8 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Sumash character mean?
𒋨 is a cuneiform writing sign known in Unicode by the name “CUNEIFORM SIGN SUMASH” (U+122E8). In practical terms, the symbol’s main “meaning” for most users is its identity as a specific cuneiform sign for transcription, cataloging, and typographic work. Use it when you are matching a particular sign in a transliteration, reproducing text from references that distinguish individual signs, or creating consistent typography for cuneiform samples. When writing, what it represents depends on the source language and context; Unicode primarily provides the character identity for accurate digital reproduction.
What is the Unicode code point for 𒋨?
𒋨 is Unicode U+122E8 (named “CUNEIFORM SIGN SUMASH”).
How can I copy 𒋨 into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: 𒋨
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for 𒋨?
CSS escape: \\122E8. JavaScript escape: \\u{122E8}.
Does 𒋨 have one fixed meaning?
As a character, 𒋨 is identified as the SUMASH cuneiform sign; the sign’s linguistic value depends on the text and transcription context.