Runic Translator
Transliterate English text into Elder Futhark, Younger Futhark or Anglo-Saxon runes and back.
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This is a letter-by-letter transliteration, the way modern rune inscriptions are usually written. Historical rune carvers spelled by sound, so real inscriptions vary.
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How to use the Runic Translator
Transliterate English text into Elder Futhark, Younger Futhark or Anglo-Saxon runes and back.
- 1 Choose the rune alphabet and the direction.
- 2 Type your text; the runes appear instantly.
- 3 Copy the result. Use Swap to translate the runes back.
Example and practical tips
“Odin” in Elder Futhark becomes ᛟᛞᛁᚾ. Letter pairs like th become a single rune, ᚦ.
Frequently asked questions
Is this how Vikings wrote?
This is a modern letter-by-letter transliteration. Historical carvers spelled by sound, and Younger Futhark used one rune for several sounds.
Which alphabet should I use?
Elder Futhark is the oldest and most popular for tattoos. Younger Futhark was used in the Viking Age, and Futhorc in Anglo-Saxon England.
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