Cuneiform Sign U2 Character
π is the Cuneiform Sign U2 character used to represent a specific cuneiform sign in Unicode.
U+12311
π is a cuneiform character identified in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM SIGN U2.β Itβs commonly used when you need to include this exact sign in digital text. Use the provided escapes and copy variations to insert it reliably across platforms.
Cuneiform Sign U2 Character Meaning
π is βCUNEIFORM SIGN U2β in the Unicode Cuneiform block (code point U+12311). As a cuneiform sign, it functions primarily as a specific written symbol within cuneiform text conventions encoded in Unicode. Its exact linguistic value depends on the source text and context where the sign appears. When you are building digital manuscripts, cataloging symbols, or typesetting cuneiform in a font or document, the main purpose of this character is to represent this particular sign consistently and unambiguously using its Unicode identity.
Common uses
- β’Adding the exact cuneiform sign to a Unicode text for study notes or transcription
- β’Typing or previewing cuneiform characters in web or app content (when supported by the userβs fonts)
- β’Creating educational materials that include specific cuneiform sign labels
- β’Using the character in digital epigraphy projects, archives, or symbol glossaries
- β’Designing typography samples or poster content that demonstrates cuneiform script
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign U2
- ππ appears in the transcription as the sign U2.
- πThis glossary entry: π (CUNEIFORM SIGN U2).
- πIn the table below, U+12311 corresponds to π.
- πUse π when rendering the U2 cuneiform sign in Unicode.
- πThe dataset includes the character π for comparison.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12311 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒌑 | |
| HTML Code | 𒌑 | |
| CSS | \12311 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign U2 character mean?
π is βCUNEIFORM SIGN U2β in the Unicode Cuneiform block (code point U+12311). As a cuneiform sign, it functions primarily as a specific written symbol within cuneiform text conventions encoded in Unicode. Its exact linguistic value depends on the source text and context where the sign appears. When you are building digital manuscripts, cataloging symbols, or typesetting cuneiform in a font or document, the main purpose of this character is to represent this particular sign consistently and unambiguously using its Unicode identity.
What is the Unicode name of π?
The Unicode name is βCUNEIFORM SIGN U2.β
What is the code point for π?
The code point is U+12311.
How can I copy π in HTML?
Use the HTML entity 𒌑.
How do I reference π in JavaScript?
Use the escape form \\u{12311}.