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𓁑 U+13051, 𓁑
EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPH B002
Gardiner number:B2
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[U+13050] 		Egyptian Hieroglyphs 𓁒 β†’
[U+13052]

Egyptian

Glyph origin

Representing a seated pregnant woman with possibly a ritual knot or tie in her hair that may symbolise tightness that is to be released during labor.

Symbol
  1. Determinative for pregnancy, as in jwr (β€œto conceive”), bkꜣ (β€œto be(come) pregnant”).

References

  • Gardiner, Alan (1957) Egyptian Grammar: Being an Introduction to the Study of Hieroglyphs, third edition, Oxford: Griffith Institute, β†’ISBN, page 448
  • BetrΓ², Maria Carmela (1995) Geroglifici: 580 Segni per Capire l'Antico Egitto, Milan: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A., β†’ISBN
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