U+122AF "𒊯" Cuneiform Sign Sha3 Times A Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+122AF "𒊯" Cuneiform Sign Sha3 Times A is a specific sign from the ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform script system, part of the Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform block in Unicode, and it represents a complex ligature combining the phonetic element "sha3" (a Sumerian vowel or syllable) with the sign "A" (which typically signifies the determinative for water, son, or a phonetic "a" value), likely used in logographic or phonetic contexts within cuneiform inscriptions. This character, introduced in Unicode version 8.0 as part of the Cuneiform Numbers and Punctuation block addition, helps scholars digitally encode and preserve the intricate wedge-shaped writings that were historically impressed onto clay tablets for administrative, literary, or religious records, reflecting the Sumerian language's evolution into Akkadian usage. Its inclusion ensures accurate representation of rare or composite cuneiform signs essential for philological research and digital humanities projects focused on ancient Near
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𒊯 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𒊯 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x92 0x8A 0xAF |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD808 0xDEAF |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000122AF |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud808\udeaf |
Unicode Properties