The Rune Converter transforms Roman alphabet, as used in modern English, into five systems of Germanic runic writing: Elder Futhark, Anglo-Saxon runes, Long Branch Younger Futhark, Short Twig Younger Futhark and staveless runes (note that it does not translate the words themselves, it only converts letters into runes). A possibility to choose between these allows to establish a connection with a certain bloodline, tradition or historical period: for instance, if one wishes to emphasize the Viking connection, why use the Elder Futhark, if Vikings did not use it? One should choose between one of the Younger Futhark options instead.
Note that the present converter works with modern English only. Letters with Old Norse (or any other) diacritics will not be converted into runes.
Got Old Norse Word or Phrase to Convert Into Runes?
Here is the guide that will help: How to Write in Old Norse With Futhark Runes. Convert Old Norse texts manually, the choice of runes depends on grammar.
What Types of Runes Are Supported?
- Elder Futhark is the most ancient Germanic runic alphabet that was in use from the 2nd to 8th centuries by all Germanic tribes. This system of runic writing has a very peculiar and complex inner structure.
- Anglo-Saxon Futhorc.
- Long Branch variant of the Younger Futhark, also known as Danish runes, is the normal or standard representation of the Younger Futhark, which began to develop at the end of the 8th century and was accepted by the 10th century in the whole of Scandinavia.
- Short Twig variant of the Younger Futhark is also known as Rök runes. It was used in Norway and Sweden along with the Long Branch variant that was more characteristic for Denmark.
- Staveless or Hälsinge runes were used only in a restricted area and may be a good example of minimalism. They also may be interpreted as a secret writing system.
What To Write With Runes?
Perhaps the most obvious idea is to write with runes one’s own name. For more creative solutions and complex phrases one may find helpful to read about the magic runes or runic love quotes. Note that Scandinavians had a tradition to write with runes various Latin sentences.
Before You Ask a Question in the Comments Section Below
Make sure you checked the following articles:
How to Write in Norse Runes
How to Write A Name in Runes for a Tattoo
How to Translate into Runes Correctly
How to Write an Authentic Runic Inscription
Should I Write in Runes Phonetically?
Please do not post requests to translate anything into Old Norse. This page is about how to convert letters into runes, not about how to translate from English into ancient languages.
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Keep in mind that computer generated texts should be used with caution for any permanent use like tattoos or engravings. This tool is provided “as is”, without warranty of any kind.
I don’t mean to be rude,but could you try viking rune writing.
Hello Hamim. I think all this website is about Viking rune writing.
Which is the most common type connected with Norway thanks
Probably Short Twig Younger Futhark runes. However, Long Branch runes were also used in Norway and throughout Scandinavia.
Just for some clarification, I was wondering what the accurate original Elder Futhark rune for ‘S’ or ‘Sowilo’ would be depicted as, I see it’s a backwards ‘S’ zigzag type symbol when I convert the words, but was wondering what other symbols there are for it, for instance that same symbol but flipped to look like an ‘s’ and what generation of rune they fall under, just so my tattoo is 100% accurate to the times. Cheers!
Hello Clev. What do you mean by the ‘original’ Elder Futhark rune? Have a look at the actual runic inscriptions. There are lots of variants for every rune, depending on time, place etc. Of course there are variants that appear more frequently, but it does not mean they are either ‘original’ or ‘right’. They are just variants.
Hello, I have been looking at your site for about 6 months now playing around with different things and I have come to a phrase that I would like translated, “A bad rower blames the oar” if you could do this in either Elder Futhark and/or Long Branch that would be awesome. I have read your other posts and know that sometimes the phrases don’t translate the same when using the generator.
Hello Joseph. The converter does not translate phrases. It substitutes letters for runes, but the language remains the same. Mark the notice above: “Please do not post requests to translate anything into Old Norse. This page is about how to convert letters into runes, not about how to translate from English into ancient languages.”
Awesome explanation! Thank you for clearing up this mysterious (to me) language.
You are welcome, Michael. Thanks for the feedback.
I want to get a tattoo and im having trouble finding a way to translate it into ruin form. I have a scandinavian background so im looking at older viking ruins. Do you have any suggestions? The saying is……”For her i will always return”
Hello Denim. I think my rune converter will help. Note that it does not translate phrases into Old Norse, it substitutes letters for runes.
I have something that I believe is Gaelic Runes origin I need translated. I have no clue how to go about it but it does match some of the runic alphabet.
Hello Raine. You may want to post a photo on my FB page.
Love it, thank you for sharing
Greetings
Thanks for the feedback, Valery.
Well my name is rune so i thought id check it out xD
Great choice!
Hi
Thanks for this great site!
About the converter, why only in english, as far as I can see the converter converts letter for letter and if I write something in e.g Swedish I seem to get a correct conversion?
Hello Ben. The converter does not support letters with diacritics, like Swedish å, ä and ö.