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
- ᛊᛊᛊ ᛟᚾᛖ ᛊᛏᚨᚾᛞ
- ᛊThe rune mark: ᛊ
- ᛊLabel: ᛊ – section S
- ᛊRunic style text: ᛊᛖᛞᛊ
- ᛊVariant name: ᛊylvᛊ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+16CA | |
| HTML Entity | ᛊ | |
| HTML Code | ᛊ | |
| CSS | \16CA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 5834 | |
| Decimal | 5834 |
How to type Runic Letter Sowilo S Letter (ᛊ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 5834 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 16CA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 16CA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 16ca, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ᛊ 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 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”.