What 𐚋 means
A351 is a catalogue label, not a translated Minoan word. As of 2026, Linear A remains undeciphered, and no established reading gives A351 a sound or meaning. Some proposed sound values for Linear A come from comparisons with Linear B, but they do not establish this sign's reading.
A sign-list reference places A351 among signs that occur only alongside other signs. That describes how it appears in the record, not a readable word on its own.
Where was Linear A used?
It was a Cretan script used in records and ritual settings.
Surviving evidence for Linear A in Crete dates from the 18th century BCE onward. Clay tablets record goods moving through palace stores. Inscriptions on offering tables, vessels, and figurines from ritual or funerary settings point to religious uses.
Linear A is generally treated as a Cretan development influenced by broader Near Eastern writing principles. Linear B is a later, historically connected script. Cretan Hieroglyphic is a separate Bronze Age Cretan script that shares some sign forms with Linear A; these links do not establish A351's reading.
Scholarly and catalogue-like: “A351” is a reference label for discussing the sign.
Do not read A351 as a Minoan word; it names the sign in a catalogue.
Don't confuse it with
4Questions people ask
3Is A351 the same as a Linear B sign?
No. Linear A and Linear B are distinct, historically connected scripts. Comparisons with Linear B have helped propose readings for some Linear A signs, but they do not identify A351's value.
Why does 𐚋 show as a box?
A box means the current font lacks a Linear A glyph. As of 2026, Noto Sans Linear A includes one; other fonts may not cover the script.
Why can software count 𐚋 as two characters?
In UTF-16, one supplementary character uses two 16-bit code units. Software that counts or slices those units separately can treat the pair as two.
How to type 𐚋
𐚋\1068BCodes and encoding1 code points
A visible symbol can contain several code points. JS .length counts UTF-16 units; UTF-8 counts bytes.