U+12138 "𒄸" Cuneiform Sign Hub2 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
𒄸
U+12138 "𒄸" Cuneiform Sign Hub2 is a specific glyph from the ancient Mesopotamian writing system, representing a syllabic or logographic element used primarily in the Sumerian and Akkadian languages. This sign, part of the larger cuneiform script inscribed on clay tablets, typically denotes the syllable "hub" or can function as a determinative or phonetic component within larger words, reflecting the complex rebus and polyphonic nature of the writing system. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard allows for the digital preservation and accurate rendering of historical texts, enabling researchers to study the economic, legal, and literary records of Bronze Age civilizations without relying on physical artifacts alone.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+12138 |
| Version Added | 5.0 |
| Name | Cuneiform Sign Hub2 |
| Block | Cuneiform |
| General Category | Other Letter |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Left To Right |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | 𒄸 |
| HTML Hex Encoding | 𒄸 |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xF0 0x92 0x84 0xB8 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0xD808 0xDD38 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00012138 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \ud808\udd38 |