U+16F2 "ᛲ" Runic Letter Sh Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+16F2 "ᛲ" Runic Letter Sh is a part of the Runic block, representing a sound value typically transcribed as "sh" in the medieval runic alphabet, specifically associated with the later Scandinavian futharks or runic systems used in manuscripts. This character appears as a variant or a later development of the runic writing tradition, often used to denote a voiceless postalveolar fricative in contexts like runic inscriptions or transcriptions of Old Norse texts. Its visual form consists of a vertical line with two symmetrical branches extending outward from the middle, resembling a stylized arrow or an angular letterform characteristic of runic script. As a Unicode character, it ensures consistent digital representation of this historical symbol for linguistic, historical, and paleographic purposes.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ᛲ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ᛲ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE1 0x9B 0xB2 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x16F2 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000016F2 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u16f2 |
Unicode Properties