Runic Letter Ingwaz Letter
ᛜ is the Runic Letter Ingwaz (U+16DC), used in runic alphabets and design work.
U+16DC
ᛜ is the Unicode character for the runic letter Ingwaz. It’s commonly used when writing or designing with runes, whether for typography, craft, or fictional text. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy and use it.
Runic Letter Ingwaz Letter Meaning
ᛜ is the Unicode character named “RUNIC LETTER INGWAZ” (U+16DC). As a rune letter, it belongs to runic writing systems where each character represents a sound or letter position within a specific rune set. In traditional rune lore, Ingwaz is often associated with themes connected to “Ing,” sometimes linked to concepts like growth, protection, or identity (depending on the tradition and source). In modern use, the character is most often valued for its visual form—readers may recognize it as a rune symbol even when the exact historical interpretation varies.
Common uses
- •Copying into rune-themed art, posters, or tattoos (where you want the Ingwaz rune shape)
- •Adding a rune character to names, titles, or worldbuilding text in fiction and games
- •Using in custom typography or font testing for runic character coverage
- •Including in educational or reference materials about Unicode and runic scripts
- •Designing icons, logos, or decorative separators using a single rune glyph
Examples
ᛜ Runic Letter Ingwaz
- ᛜᛜᚨᚾᚾᚨ
- ᛜᛜ-ᛟᛞᛁᚾ
- ᛜRunes: ᛜ
- ᛜIngwaz: ᛜ
- ᛜᛜᛉᛟᚾ ᚾᛖᛋᛏ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+16DC | |
| HTML Entity | ᛜ | |
| HTML Code | ᛜ | |
| CSS | \16DC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 5852 | |
| Decimal | 5852 |
How to type Runic Letter Ingwaz Letter (ᛜ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 5852 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 16DC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 16DC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 16dc, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ᛜ 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 Ingwaz letter mean?
ᛜ is the Unicode character named “RUNIC LETTER INGWAZ” (U+16DC). As a rune letter, it belongs to runic writing systems where each character represents a sound or letter position within a specific rune set. In traditional rune lore, Ingwaz is often associated with themes connected to “Ing,” sometimes linked to concepts like growth, protection, or identity (depending on the tradition and source). In modern use, the character is most often valued for its visual form—readers may recognize it as a rune symbol even when the exact historical interpretation varies.
What is the Unicode code point for ᛜ?
ᛜ is U+16DC (Unicode name: RUNIC LETTER INGWAZ).
How do I copy ᛜ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ᛜ
What CSS escape can I use to render ᛜ?
Use: \16DC
Is ᛜ always the same character across devices?
It should be the same Unicode character (U+16DC). Display depends on whether the user’s system and fonts support the runic glyph.