Runic Letter Y Letter
ᚤ is the Unicode character for the Runic Letter Y (U+16A4), useful for runic-style text and typography.
U+16A4
ᚤ is a runic character encoded in Unicode as “RUNIC LETTER Y” (U+16A4). It’s commonly used when you want runic-style lettering in names, titles, or decorative text. You can copy it directly or insert it using standard escapes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Runic Letter Y Letter Meaning
As “RUNIC LETTER Y,” ᚤ represents the rune associated with the sound “y” in runic letter conventions. In practice, its meaning is usually about lettering rather than a single universal symbol interpretation. Designers and writers typically use it to create an Old Norse–inspired or runic aesthetic in display text, logos, album art, or thematic UI. Because runic letter usage varies across alphabets and historical systems, treat it primarily as a typographic character for “Y” in runic-styled writing, and avoid assuming a specific magical or divinatory meaning unless your source text specifies one.
Common uses
- •Adding a runic-style character to a name, brand, or fantasy character text
- •Creating decorative headings or badges with a Norse-inspired look
- •Typography tests and font previews for runic or expanded Unicode character sets
- •Writing flavor text for games, tabletop campaigns, or story documents
- •Including the correct Unicode character in HTML/CSS/JS-generated content
Examples
ᚤ Runic Letter Y
- ᚤfaraᚤ light
- ᚤyᚤ rune mark
- ᚤᚤylvia
- ᚤrunic_y: ᚤ
- ᚤchapter ᚤ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+16A4 | |
| HTML Entity | ᚤ | |
| HTML Code | ᚤ | |
| CSS | \16A4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 5796 | |
| Decimal | 5796 |
How to type Runic Letter Y Letter (ᚤ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 5796 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 16A4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 16A4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 16a4, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ᚤ 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 Y letter mean?
As “RUNIC LETTER Y,” ᚤ represents the rune associated with the sound “y” in runic letter conventions. In practice, its meaning is usually about lettering rather than a single universal symbol interpretation. Designers and writers typically use it to create an Old Norse–inspired or runic aesthetic in display text, logos, album art, or thematic UI. Because runic letter usage varies across alphabets and historical systems, treat it primarily as a typographic character for “Y” in runic-styled writing, and avoid assuming a specific magical or divinatory meaning unless your source text specifies one.
What is the Unicode code point for ᚤ?
The symbol ᚤ is Unicode U+16A4.
How do I copy ᚤ for use in web or design tools?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided escapes (HTML entity, CSS, or JavaScript) to insert it reliably.
What is the correct HTML value for this character?
The HTML entity is ᚤ (for U+16A4).
Which JavaScript escape should I use for ᚤ?
Use \\u{16A4} in JavaScript.