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Runic Letter Sowilo S Letter

ᛊ is the Runic letter Sowilo S, encoded as U+16CA.

U+16CA

ᛊ is a single-character runic symbol used in texts and decorative typography. It corresponds to Unicode U+16CA, so it can be reliably typed and copied across supported fonts. This page helps you understand its identity and use it in your own writing or design.

Runic Letter Sowilo S Letter Meaning

ᛊ is the Unicode character named “RUNIC LETTER SOWILO S” (U+16CA). In runic alphabets, it is associated with the letter “S”, and it’s commonly treated as a standalone typographic character rather than a symbol with a universally fixed modern meaning. Because it’s a runic letter, many people use it to represent the sound or letter S in stylistic writing, branding, or decorative headings. Its meaning in contemporary usage is often about aesthetic “rune” presentation—especially in contexts like fantasy-themed text, retro designs, and ornamental separators.

Common uses

  • Adding a runic-style “S” to fantasy-themed names, titles, or captions
  • Creating decorative separators or icons in posters, thumbnails, or covers
  • Using it in typographic experiments and custom lettering for design mockups
  • Representing the letter S in a runes-themed wordmark or logo variant
  • Including it in digital signage or social media graphics with a runic aesthetic

Examples

ᛊ Runic letter Sowilo S

  • ᛊᛊ ᛟᚾᛖ ᛊᛏᚨᚾᛞ
  • The rune mark: ᛊ
  • Label: ᛊ – section S
  • Runic style text: ᛊᛖᛞᛊ
  • Variant name: ᛊylvᛊ

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+16CA
HTML Entityᛊ
HTML Codeᛊ
CSS\16CA

FAQ

What does the Runic Letter Sowilo S letter mean?

ᛊ is the Unicode character named “RUNIC LETTER SOWILO S” (U+16CA). In runic alphabets, it is associated with the letter “S”, and it’s commonly treated as a standalone typographic character rather than a symbol with a universally fixed modern meaning. Because it’s a runic letter, many people use it to represent the sound or letter S in stylistic writing, branding, or decorative headings. Its meaning in contemporary usage is often about aesthetic “rune” presentation—especially in contexts like fantasy-themed text, retro designs, and ornamental separators.

What character is ᛊ?

ᛊ is the Unicode character named “RUNIC LETTER SOWILO S” with codepoint U+16CA.

How do I copy ᛊ?

Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use it in your system keyboard or by pasting from the provided copy variations.

Will ᛊ display correctly everywhere?

It should display correctly in environments that support the rune glyph. If your font doesn’t include it, you may see a missing-character box.

Is ᛊ the same as a normal letter S?

In Unicode terms, it represents the runic letter corresponding to “S”. Visually and stylistically, it’s a different character than the standard Latin “S”.