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Runic Letter Gebo Gyfu G Letter

ᚷ is the runic letter Gebo (Gyfu), Unicode U+16B7, commonly used in runic typography and custom text styling.

U+16B7

ᚷ is a runic character with the Unicode name “RUNIC LETTER GEBO GYFU G.” It’s useful when you want an authentic runic look for titles, labels, or decorative text. On this page you’ll find practical copy/paste options and developer-friendly escape codes.

Runic Letter Gebo Gyfu G Letter Meaning

ᚷ is the runic letter known as Gebo (also associated with the form “Gyfu” in the Unicode name). In many modern uses, it’s treated primarily as a letterform from the runic alphabet rather than a symbol you must “translate” like a standalone icon. Depending on your context (language study, stylistic lettering, or decorative branding), people may use it as a visual stand-in for a “G” sound or simply as runic ornamentation. If you’re creating runic-inspired designs, it helps to pair it with other runes consistently so the typography reads as intentional rather than random.

Common uses

  • •Runic-style logos, badges, and decorative headings
  • •Personalization for usernames, gamertags, or social handles
  • •Typography and graphic design elements in posters or covers
  • •Creative writing and worldbuilding texts using runic alphabets
  • •Developer UI text (icons-as-letters) when U+16B7 is supported

Examples

ᚷ Runic Letter Gebo (Gyfu) G

  • ᚷᚷebo
  • ᚷGᚷyfu
  • ᚷRune mark: ᚷ
  • ᚷSet ᚷ as a decorative title letter
  • ᚷᚷ ᚷ ᚷ for spacing accents

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+16B7
HTML Entityᚷ
HTML Codeᚷ
CSS\16B7
Alt CodeAlt + 5815
Decimal5815

How to type Runic Letter Gebo Gyfu G Letter (ᚷ)

On Windows

Hold Alt and type 5815 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 16B7 then press Alt + X.

On Mac

Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 16B7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.

On Linux

Press Control + Shift + U, type 16b7, then press Enter or Space.

Anywhere

Copy ᚷ 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 Gebo Gyfu G letter mean?

ᚷ is the runic letter known as Gebo (also associated with the form “Gyfu” in the Unicode name). In many modern uses, it’s treated primarily as a letterform from the runic alphabet rather than a symbol you must “translate” like a standalone icon. Depending on your context (language study, stylistic lettering, or decorative branding), people may use it as a visual stand-in for a “G” sound or simply as runic ornamentation. If you’re creating runic-inspired designs, it helps to pair it with other runes consistently so the typography reads as intentional rather than random.

What Unicode character is ᚷ?

ᚷ is Unicode U+16B7, named “RUNIC LETTER GEBO GYFU G.”

How can I copy ᚷ for a design or document?

Copy the character directly from this page (ᚷ). It’s the exact rune character you can paste anywhere your font supports it.

How do I write ᚷ in HTML?

Use the HTML entity: ᚷ.

How do I include ᚷ in CSS or JavaScript?

CSS escape: \\16B7. JavaScript escape: \\u{16B7}.