U+120B5 "ð’‚µ" Cuneiform Sign Ga Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+120B5 "ð’‚µ" Cuneiform Sign Ga is a cuneiform glyph originating from the ancient writing systems of Mesopotamia, specifically representing the syllable "ga" in the Sumerian and Akkadian languages. This sign belongs to the Cuneiform script, one of the earliest known writing systems, which was inscribed on clay tablets using a wedge shaped stylus. The "Ga" sign was used as both a phonetic indicator for the syllable and as a logogram in certain contexts, contributing to the complex interplay of sound and meaning in cuneiform texts. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard allows for digital representation and study of these ancient inscriptions, preserving a link to early human communication and administration.
General Properties
Code Point
U+120B5
Name
Cuneiform Sign Ga
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
𒂵
HTML Hex Encoding
𒂵
UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x92 0x82 0xB5
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD808 0xDCB5
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000120B5
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud808\udcb5
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Cuneiform