Cuneiform Sign Tum Character
π is the cuneiform character named CUNEIFORM SIGN TUM (U+12308).
U+12308
π is a cuneiform sign represented in Unicode as U+12308. This page helps you copy it reliably and understand how to refer to it in text, fonts, and digital workflows.
Cuneiform Sign Tum Character Meaning
π is the Unicode character named CUNEIFORM SIGN TUM. It belongs to the Cuneiform category and is used as a written sign in cuneiform texts. In digital contexts, its βmeaningβ is typically tied to how writers and researchers label and transcribe cuneiform signs rather than to a single modern-language word. When you use it in documentation, captions, or datasets, you usually reference it by its standard Unicode name and code point, ensuring consistency across platforms. If you are building font or text-rendering materials, the most important identifier is its Unicode code point: U+12308.
Common uses
- β’Typing cuneiform sign characters for digital epigraphy notes
- β’Labeling a sign in a catalog, worksheet, or educational resource
- β’Using Unicode text in research datasets and text annotation
- β’Adding cuneiform glyphs to digital exhibits and web pages
- β’Referencing the sign in developer documentation or debugging
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign Tum
- πCUNEIFORM SIGN TUM: π (U+12308)
- πU+12308 corresponds to π in Unicode text.
- πTranscription symbol shown: π
- πCatalog entry includes π for the sign βtum.β
- πTest string: ππ (repeat to verify rendering).
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12308 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒌈 | |
| HTML Code | 𒌈 | |
| CSS | \12308 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Tum character mean?
π is the Unicode character named CUNEIFORM SIGN TUM. It belongs to the Cuneiform category and is used as a written sign in cuneiform texts. In digital contexts, its βmeaningβ is typically tied to how writers and researchers label and transcribe cuneiform signs rather than to a single modern-language word. When you use it in documentation, captions, or datasets, you usually reference it by its standard Unicode name and code point, ensuring consistency across platforms. If you are building font or text-rendering materials, the most important identifier is its Unicode code point: U+12308.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is Unicode U+12308.
What is the official Unicode name of this symbol?
Its Unicode name is CUNEIFORM SIGN TUM.
How can I copy π using HTML?
You can use the HTML entity 𒌈.
What is a reliable way to insert the symbol in JavaScript?
Use \\u{12308} in JavaScript.