Runic Letter Thurisaz Thurs Thorn Letter
ᚦ is the Runic Letter Thurisaz (Thurs/Thorn), Unicode U+16A6.
U+16A6
ᚦ is a single-character runic symbol used in Unicode as the Runic Letter Thurisaz. It’s commonly referred to as “Thurisaz,” and you may also see the names “Thurs” or “Thorn.” You can copy it directly, or use its standard HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Runic Letter Thurisaz Thurs Thorn Letter Meaning
ᚦ represents the Unicode character named “RUNIC LETTER THURISAZ THURS THORN” (U+16A6). In practice, its meaning is usually discussed in the context of runic alphabets and lettering systems: it functions as a specific rune/letter rather than a symbol with universal, everyday meaning. For creators and writers, it’s most often used for decorative text, typographic flair, or to convey a rune-like style in titles, labels, or in-universe writing. When you need consistency across devices and platforms, using the Unicode code point (U+16A6) is the most reliable approach.
Common uses
- •Designing rune-style headings, logos, or decorative wordmarks
- •Adding runic characters to fantasy game UI text and item names
- •Creating custom typography samples or glyph charts for runes
- •Marking in-universe names, ciphers, or labels in stories
- •Using Unicode escapes in code so the character renders consistently
Examples
ᚦ Runic Letter Thurisaz (Thurs / Thorn)
- ᚦᚦᚨᚾ
- ᚦRunes: ᚦ
- ᚦCharacter U+16A6: ᚦ
- ᚦThurs symbol: ᚦ
- ᚦMark ᚦ in your layout
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+16A6 | |
| HTML Entity | ᚦ | |
| HTML Code | ᚦ | |
| CSS | \16A6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 5798 | |
| Decimal | 5798 |
How to type Runic Letter Thurisaz Thurs Thorn Letter (ᚦ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 5798 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 16A6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 16A6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 16a6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ᚦ 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 Thurisaz Thurs Thorn letter mean?
ᚦ represents the Unicode character named “RUNIC LETTER THURISAZ THURS THORN” (U+16A6). In practice, its meaning is usually discussed in the context of runic alphabets and lettering systems: it functions as a specific rune/letter rather than a symbol with universal, everyday meaning. For creators and writers, it’s most often used for decorative text, typographic flair, or to convey a rune-like style in titles, labels, or in-universe writing. When you need consistency across devices and platforms, using the Unicode code point (U+16A6) is the most reliable approach.
What character is ᚦ?
ᚦ is the Unicode character “RUNIC LETTER THURISAZ THURS THORN” with code point U+16A6.
How can I copy ᚦ reliably across devices?
Copy the character directly (ᚦ), or use its Unicode escapes like HTML ᚦ, CSS \\16A6, or JavaScript \\u{16A6}.
What is the Unicode value for ᚦ?
The Unicode code point for ᚦ is U+16A6.
Is ᚦ spelled Thurisaz, Thurs, or Thorn?
Its Unicode name includes multiple variants: THURISAZ, THURS, and THORN. The common readable name is Runic Letter Thurisaz (Thurs / Thorn).