Use this runic alphabet mapper to turn Latin letters into copyable Unicode runes with Elder or Younger Futhark. It maps letters to runes, so a name like Freya becomes a row of copyable Futhark characters.
System
Elder Futhark is the clearest default for modern letter mapping.
Letter mapping only
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Runes
Mapped 6 · Digraphs 2 · Kept 0 · Context 0
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Elder Futhark chart
Names and common modern keyword meanings.
Rune
Name
Latin
Keywords
Fehu
F
wealth, cattle, abundance
Uruz
U / V
strength, vitality, endurance
Thurisaz
TH
force, challenge, protection
Ansuz
A
speech, wisdom, signals
Raidho
R
journey, rhythm, order
Kenaz
C / K / Q
knowledge, craft, clarity
Gebo
G
gift, balance, exchange
Wunjo
W
joy, harmony, belonging
Hagalaz
H
hail, disruption, change
Nauthiz
N
need, resilience, constraint
Isa
I
ice, stillness, focus
Jera
J / Y
harvest, cycles, reward
Eihwaz
EI
endurance, transition, resilience
Perthro
P
chance, mystery, discovery
Algiz
Z
protection, awareness, defense
Sowilo
S
sun, success, guidance
Tiwaz
T
justice, courage, direction
Berkano
B
growth, birth, renewal
Ehwaz
E
movement, trust, partnership
Mannaz
M
humanity, self, community
Laguz
L
water, intuition, flow
Ingwaz
NG
fertility, potential, completion
Dagaz
D
daylight, breakthrough, balance
Othala
O
heritage, home, legacy
Common modern keyword associations; not a scholarly lexicon.
Younger Futhark chart
Several Latin letters share one Younger Futhark rune.
Rune
Name
Latin
Keywords
Fé
F / V
wealth, resources, abundance
Úr
U / V / W
strength, vitality, endurance
Þurs
TH
force, challenge, protection
Óss
O
speech, wisdom, ancestry
Reið
R
journey, movement, order
Kaun
K / G / C / Q
knowledge, craft, clarity
Hagall
H
hail, disruption, change
Nauðr
N
need, resilience, constraint
Íss
I / E
ice, stillness, focus
Ár
A
harvest, cycles, reward
Sól
S / Z
sun, success, guidance
Týr
T / D
justice, courage, direction
Bjarkan
B / P
growth, birth, renewal
Maðr
M
humanity, self, community
Lögr
L
water, intuition, flow
Ýr
Y / J
endurance, transition, resilience
Common modern keyword associations; not a scholarly lexicon.
Tips for using the result
This runic alphabet tool maps modern Latin letters and two common digraphs (th and ng) to runes, which makes it a letter converter for names and short phrases.
Elder Futhark is the default because it is easier to use as a modern letter map. Younger Futhark is closer to Viking Age writing and covers modern English less one-to-one.
For permanent tattoos or engravings, treat the runic alphabet result as a reference draft and review it with a knowledgeable artist or researcher first.
How to use
Type a name or short phrase. The runic alphabet result updates in your browser as you type.
Use Elder Futhark for the clearest modern letter mapping, or switch to Younger Futhark for its Viking Age system.
Copy the Unicode result, or click a rune in the chart to copy that one glyph.
What is the runic alphabet?
A runic alphabet is a writing system used across northern Europe before and alongside the Latin alphabet. Elder Futhark has 24 runes; Younger Futhark has 16 and was used during much of the Viking Age.
A modern English name has several plausible runic spellings. The converter makes its letter choices visible and leaves characters it cannot map unchanged.
People use a runic alphabet today for names, game tags, jewelry, and study notes. Historical writers mixed regional habits, abbreviations, and sounds that differ from twenty-first-century English spelling, so the output works best as a readable letter chart.
Unicode encodes the Runic block so glyphs can travel as text. What you copy from this runic alphabet is those characters, drawn by whatever font the destination already ships. Empty boxes point to missing font coverage; a font such as Noto Sans Runic fills the gap on devices that lack Runic glyphs.
Unicode Runic names list. Versioned annotations and aliases used to check chart labels; a reference for labels.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a translation into Old Norse?
It is a letter mapping. The converter turns Latin letters and the th and ng digraphs into Unicode runes, and the meaning of a word stays in English spelling.
Should I use Elder or Younger Futhark for a Viking-style tattoo?
Younger Futhark is closer to Viking Age writing, with 16 runes and a looser fit for modern English. Elder is the clearer default for a modern name; review any permanent design with a knowledgeable artist or researcher.
Can I write my name in runes?
Yes. Type it above and copy the runes. Treat the result as a modern letter-mapping reference, since a historical writer may have spelled your name differently.
Are the results real Unicode characters I can copy?
Yes. The result and every chart glyph are Unicode Runic characters, so you can paste them as plain text.
How are th and ng handled?
The converter matches th and ng before single letters. Elder Futhark has dedicated choices for both. Younger Futhark has no dedicated ng rune here, so ng is approximated as n plus k (ᚾᚴ).
Why do some English letters share a rune in Younger Futhark?
Younger Futhark has 16 runes and several cover multiple modern Latin sounds. The chart shows these multi-sound mappings.
Do I need a special font?
Usually not. If you see empty boxes (tofu), the destination lacks a font with Runic coverage; try a font such as Noto Sans Runic or another Runic-capable font.
Can I use this for a tattoo or engraving?
Use it as a reference only. Check the final spelling and rendering in the destination, then review permanent work with a knowledgeable artist or researcher.
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