Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᚢ has the Unicode code point U+16A2. 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+16A2 to binary:
00010110 10100010. 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 10011010 10100010
RUNIC LETTER URUZ UR U·U+16A2
ᚢ
Character Information
Code Point
U+16A2
HEX
16A2
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9A A2 | 11100001 10011010 10100010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 16 A2 | 00010110 10100010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A2 16 | 10100010 00010110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 16 A2 | 00000000 00000000 00010110 10100010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A2 16 00 00 | 10100010 00010110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᚢ
URI Encoded
%E1%9A%A2
Description
The Unicode character U+16A2, known as RUNIC LETTER URUZ UR U, is a symbol derived from the ancient Futhark script, specifically Younger Futhark, which was utilized in the Old Norse and Old Icelandic languages. In digital text, this rune serves an important role in representing Nordic mythology, cultural heritage, and historical linguistics. The character URUZ holds significant value due to its association with the mystical creature Ymir, the primeval giant from Norse mythology, symbolizing strength, power, and the primordial forces of nature. As a result, it often appears in works discussing Old Norse culture, runic inscriptions, and Viking history. The use of U+16A2 in digital text showcases the rich cultural history and linguistic depth that the Futhark script offers, making it an essential character for those studying or writing about Old Norse literature, Nordic mythology, or ancient runes.
How to type the ᚢ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5794 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.