U+12180 "𒆀" Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Sha Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+12180 "𒆀" Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Sha is a complex sign from the Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform script, representing a ligature or compound formation created by combining the individual signs "Ka" and "Sha" into a single glyph. This sign was used primarily in the writing of the Sumerian and Akkadian languages on clay tablets, often functioning as a determinative, a syllabic, or a logographic element within a word. Its specific meaning and phonetic value depended heavily on the historical period, geographic region, and textual context, such as administrative, legal, or literary documents. As part of the Cuneiform Unicode block, this character helps preserve and digitally represent the intricate writing system of ancient Mesopotamia, enabling modern scholars and enthusiasts to accurately transcribe and study cuneiform texts.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𒆀 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𒆀 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x92 0x86 0x80 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD808 0xDD80 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00012180 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud808\udd80 |
Unicode Properties