Cuneiform Sign Ushx Character
π is the cuneiform sign USHX (U+12356), useful for adding authentic cuneiform text in digital design.
U+12356
π is a cuneiform character identified as CUNEIFORM SIGN USHX. Itβs encoded in Unicode at U+12356, so it can be used reliably across many platforms. This page helps you copy it and insert it into text, design files, or code.
Cuneiform Sign Ushx Character Meaning
π is encoded in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM SIGN USHXβ with code point U+12356. As a cuneiform sign, it belongs to the broader writing system of cuneiform scripts. In practice, its βmeaningβ in digital use is primarily tied to accurately representing the intended sign in inscriptions, scholarly transcriptions, typography experiments, or themed text that calls for cuneiform characters. If youβre using it in a specific transcription or dataset, the exact phonetic or semantic value should be taken from your source (for example, a transliteration or sign list), since the signβs function depends on the context of the work youβre reproducing.
Common uses
- β’Typography mockups and font testing using cuneiform characters
- β’Academic or educational materials that require specific sign identification
- β’Creating fictional or themed texts that include authentic cuneiform characters
- β’Digital epigraphy practice for labeling or annotating sign lists
- β’Metadata, tagging, or inventorying cuneiform characters in apps and datasets
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign USHX
- πStudy the sign π (CUNEIFORM SIGN USHX) in Unicode.
- πFont preview: π should align consistently with other cuneiform signs.
- πIn my cuneiform label, I used π to represent USHX.
- πInsert π using U+12356 in your editor.
- πThe dataset includes the character π with code point U+12356.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12356 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒍖 | |
| HTML Code | 𒍖 | |
| CSS | \12356 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Ushx character mean?
π is encoded in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM SIGN USHXβ with code point U+12356. As a cuneiform sign, it belongs to the broader writing system of cuneiform scripts. In practice, its βmeaningβ in digital use is primarily tied to accurately representing the intended sign in inscriptions, scholarly transcriptions, typography experiments, or themed text that calls for cuneiform characters. If youβre using it in a specific transcription or dataset, the exact phonetic or semantic value should be taken from your source (for example, a transliteration or sign list), since the signβs function depends on the context of the work youβre reproducing.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+12356.
How can I copy π into my document?
Copy the character directly (π), or paste it using the HTML entity 𒍖 or the code point U+12356.
What is the correct name of this symbol?
Its Unicode name is βCUNEIFORM SIGN USHX.β
What escape sequences can I use in code?
CSS escape: \\12356, JavaScript escape: \\u{12356}.