U+12077 "𒁷" Cuneiform Sign Din Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+12077 "𒁷" Cuneiform Sign Din is a specific character within the Sumero Akkadian Cuneiform block, representing a logogram or syllabic sign used in ancient Mesopotamian writing. This sign, known as "DIN," can carry multiple meanings depending on context, often associated with the concepts of "life," "to live," or "health," and is commonly found in personal names, divine epithets, and administrative texts from the Sumerian and Akkadian languages. Its carving preserves the wedge shaped impressions characteristic of cuneiform script, where the sequence of strokes forms a recognizable symbol that was typically inscribed on clay tablets with a stylus. As part of the Unicode Standard, it ensures digital preservation and accurate representation of this ancient writing system for modern scholars and enthusiasts.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𒁷 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𒁷 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x92 0x81 0xB7 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD808 0xDC77 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00012077 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud808\udc77 |
Unicode Properties