Latin Capital Letter Wynn Letter
Ƿ is the Latin capital letter Wynn (U+01F7), used in specific historical and language contexts.
U+01F7
Ƿ (Latin Capital Letter Wynn) is a Unicode character for writing with the Wynn letter. It appears in texts that use extended Latin alphabets. Use the copy options below for quick insertion.
Latin Capital Letter Wynn Letter Meaning
Ƿ is the Unicode character “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER WYNN” with code point U+01F7. The Wynn letter is associated with older Germanic writing traditions and is used in modern contexts when accurate representation of historical spellings or specialized orthographies is needed. In practice, people use it when recreating texts, labeling items, or formatting content that requires a distinct character rather than a simple “W”. Because it is in the Latin Extended block, it may not appear in basic fonts; using a Unicode-capable font helps ensure it displays correctly.
Common uses
- •Typing or labeling in historical-style text that requires the Wynn letter
- •Correctly representing names and words from orthographies that use Wynn
- •Creating typography specimens or font testing strings for U+01F7
- •Publishing annotated documents where precise character fidelity matters
- •Formatting content for web or digital archives that store original spellings
Examples
Ƿ Latin Capital Letter Wynn
- ǷǷisdom is not the same as wit.
- ǷǷærra is sometimes spelled with Wynn in older sources.
- ǷThe inscription uses Ƿ at the start of the word.
- ǷPlease replace “W” with Ƿ for correct rendering.
- ǷǷunters and Ƿolves appear in this edited text.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+01F7 | |
| HTML Entity | Ƿ | |
| HTML Code | Ƿ | |
| CSS | \01F7 |
FAQ
What does the Latin Capital Letter Wynn letter mean?
Ƿ is the Unicode character “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER WYNN” with code point U+01F7. The Wynn letter is associated with older Germanic writing traditions and is used in modern contexts when accurate representation of historical spellings or specialized orthographies is needed. In practice, people use it when recreating texts, labeling items, or formatting content that requires a distinct character rather than a simple “W”. Because it is in the Latin Extended block, it may not appear in basic fonts; using a Unicode-capable font helps ensure it displays correctly.
What Unicode character is Ƿ?
Ƿ is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER WYNN” with Unicode code point U+01F7.
How can I copy Ƿ for use on a website?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the HTML entity Ƿ for insertion in web content.
Does Ƿ work with CSS and JavaScript?
Yes. You can use the CSS escape \\01F7 or the JavaScript escape \\u{01F7} when generating text in code.
Why does Ƿ sometimes show as a box?
Some fonts don’t include the Wynn character. Use a Unicode-capable font that supports Latin Extended characters.