U+12289 "𒊉" Cuneiform Sign Pi Crossing Pi Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+12289 "𒊉" Cuneiform Sign Pi Crossing Pi is a rare and visually distinctive glyph from the Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform script, representing a composite sign formed by superimposing two instances of the basic wedge-shaped "PI" sign (𒉿) in a cross or X-like configuration. This character was used in ancient Mesopotamian writing to denote a specific phonetic value or logographic meaning, often associated with the Akkadian word for "reed" or related concepts, reflecting the practice of combining simpler signs to create new symbols for nuanced vocabulary. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard ensures that scholars and enthusiasts can accurately represent this ancient script in modern digital text, preserving a small but significant piece of human writing history.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𒊉 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𒊉 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x92 0x8A 0x89 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD808 0xDE89 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00012289 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud808\ude89 |
Unicode Properties