Runic Letter Ansuz A Letter
ᚨ (U+16A8) is the Runic letter Ansuz A, used as a distinct character in runic text and typography.
U+16A8
ᚨ is a single runic character: RUNIC LETTER ANSUZ A (U+16A8). It’s commonly used in digital design and text where you want a runic-looking letter. You can copy it directly or use standard Unicode escapes in code.
Runic Letter Ansuz A Letter Meaning
ᚨ is the Unicode character named RUNIC LETTER ANSUZ A (U+16A8). In practice, it’s mainly used as a stylistic runic letter rather than a punctuation mark. People include it in headings, logos, or decorative typography to evoke an old-script or runic alphabet look. Since it’s a letter in the runic block, it’s typically treated as a standalone character in text, not as a combining symbol. When writing digitally, make sure your font supports the runic block so the character renders correctly.
Common uses
- •Graphic design accents in headings, posters, and covers
- •Branding and logo marks with a runic or vintage style
- •Decorative text in social media captions and profiles
- •Fiction and worldbuilding text that uses a runic alphabet look
- •User interface icons or labels where you need a single-letter symbol
Examples
ᚨ Runic Letter Ansuz A (U+16A8)
- ᚨᚨ ᚨ ᚨ
- ᚨAnsuz: ᚨ
- ᚨRunes in the wild: ᚨ
- ᚨChapter A — ᚨ
- ᚨᚨ U+16A8
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+16A8 | |
| HTML Entity | ᚨ | |
| HTML Code | ᚨ | |
| CSS | \16A8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 5800 | |
| Decimal | 5800 |
How to type Runic Letter Ansuz A Letter (ᚨ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 5800 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 16A8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 16A8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 16a8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ᚨ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Runic Letter Ansuz A letter mean?
ᚨ is the Unicode character named RUNIC LETTER ANSUZ A (U+16A8). In practice, it’s mainly used as a stylistic runic letter rather than a punctuation mark. People include it in headings, logos, or decorative typography to evoke an old-script or runic alphabet look. Since it’s a letter in the runic block, it’s typically treated as a standalone character in text, not as a combining symbol. When writing digitally, make sure your font supports the runic block so the character renders correctly.
What is ᚨ in Unicode?
ᚨ is the Unicode character named RUNIC LETTER ANSUZ A with codepoint U+16A8.
How can I copy ᚨ?
Copy it directly from this page (ᚨ). You can also use the provided Unicode escapes in code.
How do I type ᚨ using HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ᚨ.
How do I include ᚨ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\16A8. JavaScript escape: \\u{16A8}.