Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᛀ has the Unicode code point U+16C0. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+16C0 to binary:
00010110 11000000. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100001 10011011 10000000
RUNIC LETTER DOTTED-N·U+16C0
ᛀ
Character Information
Code Point
U+16C0
HEX
16C0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9B 80 | 11100001 10011011 10000000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 16 C0 | 00010110 11000000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C0 16 | 11000000 00010110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 16 C0 | 00000000 00000000 00010110 11000000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C0 16 00 00 | 11000000 00010110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᛀ
URI Encoded
%E1%9B%80
Description
U+16C0, also known as RUNIC LETTER DOTTED-N, is a specialized character within the Unicode standard used to represent an Old Norse runic letter in digital text. This character plays a crucial role in linguistic and cultural studies, particularly for those researching or studying Old Norse, a North Germanic language that was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and their colonial settlements during the Viking Age. The RUNIC LETTER DOTTED-N is part of the larger set of runic alphabets, which were used in various Germanic languages for over a millennium. As an important component of the Elder Futhark, Younger Futhark, and Danish-related runs, U+16C0 contributes to the accurate representation of historical texts and inscriptions on digital platforms. Its incorporation into Unicode allows for greater accessibility, enabling scholars and enthusiasts alike to explore and analyze these ancient languages with ease. The character's presence in the digital realm also fosters collaboration among researchers and preserves linguistic history for future generations.
How to type the ᛀ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5824 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.