U+16A8 "ᚨ" Runic Letter Ansuz A Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+16A8 "ᚨ" Runic Letter Ansuz A is a representation of a letter from the Elder Futhark, the oldest form of the runic alphabets used by Germanic peoples from around the 2nd to the 8th centuries CE. This specific rune, named Ansuz, corresponds to the long vowel sound "a" or "á" and is deeply associated with the god Odin or Woden in Norse mythology, embodying concepts of divine communication, wisdom, and inspiration. Its shape, featuring a single vertical line with a diagonal branch pointing upward to the left, is a key element in deciphering ancient inscriptions found on stones, weapons, and jewelry across Scandinavia and Northern Europe. As a coded entity in modern digital text, it allows scholars and enthusiasts to accurately transcribe historical writings and incorporate authentic runic characters into contemporary computing environments.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ᚨ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ᚨ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE1 0x9A 0xA8 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x16A8 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000016A8 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u16a8 |
Unicode Properties