U+12359 "𒍙" Cuneiform Sign Utuki Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+12359 "𒍙" Cuneiform Sign Utuki is part of the Cuneiform script block used to represent the ancient Sumerian and Akkadian languages, specifically acting as a logogram or syllabic sign within the complex writing system of Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets. This particular sign, known by its conventional name Utuki or sometimes associated with the term for "demon" or "evil spirit," is a compond of the signs for "ud" (day or sun) and "gig" (sick or dark), literally translating to "dark day" or "evil day" and primarily appearing in incantations, magical texts, and mythological contexts that describe malevolent supernatural beings. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard allows digital preservation and scholarly analysis of ancient inscriptions, ensuring that historical linguistic studies of Near Eastern civilizations can continue in modern electronic formats without loss of fidelity.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𒍙 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𒍙 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x92 0x8D 0x99 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD808 0xDF59 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00012359 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud808\udf59 |
Unicode Properties