Runic Letter Long-branch-yr Letter
ᛦ is the Unicode runic character named Runic Letter Long-Branch-Yr (U+16E6).
U+16E6
ᛦ is a runic letter from the Unicode Runic block. Designers, writers, and developers sometimes use it to add an old-script look to text and visuals. It’s available as a single character you can copy or enter by code point.
Runic Letter Long-branch-yr Letter Meaning
ᛦ is Unicode character U+16E6, named “RUNIC LETTER LONG-BRANCH-YR.” As a runic letter, it’s mainly used for typographic and stylistic purposes—especially when creating text that resembles historical Germanic scripts. Its meaning can vary by system and context, but the most practical way to think of it today is as a specific letterform you can place in runic-style writing. If you’re composing runic text, keep consistent font support and spacing, and verify how your chosen font renders it at your target size.
Common uses
- •Adding a runic-style character to fantasy names and nicknames
- •Typography and branding accents for medieval or Norse-themed designs
- •UI stickers, badges, and decorative titles using runic lettering
- •Book covers, posters, and packaging with runic-inspired layout elements
- •Developer use in Unicode text strings, labels, or icon-like characters
Examples
ᛦ Runic Letter Long-Branch-Yr
- ᛦᛦᛟᚾᚷ ᛋᛏᛁᛚᛋ
- ᛦWelcome, ᛦ!
- ᛦᛦᛖᚱᛗ — runic inspired text
- ᛦBadge: ᛦᚱᛟᛚ
- ᛦCharacter: ᛦ (U+16E6)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+16E6 | |
| HTML Entity | ᛦ | |
| HTML Code | ᛦ | |
| CSS | \16E6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 5862 | |
| Decimal | 5862 |
How to type Runic Letter Long-branch-yr Letter (ᛦ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 5862 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 16E6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 16E6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 16e6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ᛦ 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 Long-branch-yr letter mean?
ᛦ is Unicode character U+16E6, named “RUNIC LETTER LONG-BRANCH-YR.” As a runic letter, it’s mainly used for typographic and stylistic purposes—especially when creating text that resembles historical Germanic scripts. Its meaning can vary by system and context, but the most practical way to think of it today is as a specific letterform you can place in runic-style writing. If you’re composing runic text, keep consistent font support and spacing, and verify how your chosen font renders it at your target size.
What is the Unicode code point for ᛦ?
ᛦ is U+16E6 (Unicode name: RUNIC LETTER LONG-BRANCH-YR).
How can I copy ᛦ easily?
Copy the character directly (ᛦ), or use the HTML entity ᛦ.
Will ᛦ display correctly on all devices?
It depends on font support. If your font doesn’t include this glyph, it may show a fallback symbol.
What’s the best way to insert ᛦ in code?
Use the escapes provided for this code point, such as CSS \\16E6 or JavaScript \\u{16E6}.