U+12068 "𒁨" Cuneiform Sign Dag Kisim5 Times Ne Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

𒁨
Source: Noto Sans Cuneiform Source: Browser Default

U+12068 "𒁨" Cuneiform Sign Dag Kisim5 Times Ne is a specific and complex sign from the ancient Sumerian and Akkadian cuneiform script, representing a ligature formed by combining the signs DAG and KISIM5 repeated five times with the sign NE. This character belongs to the Cuneiform Unicode block, which encodes the wedge-shaped writing system used primarily in ancient Mesopotamia for several languages. Its intricate composition reflects the scribal practice of creating compound symbols to capture precise syllabic or logographic meanings, often in administrative, legal, or literary texts. As a rare and specialized glyph, it exemplifies the rich complexity of cuneiform writing, where multiple signs could be stacked or merged to convey nuanced ideas, though its exact phonetic or semantic value requires further study within the context of specific historical documents.

General Properties

Code Point
U+12068
Name
Cuneiform Sign Dag Kisim5 Times Ne

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
𒁨
HTML Hex Encoding
𒁨
UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x92 0x81 0xA8
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD808 0xDC68
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00012068
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud808\udc68