Runes: Elder Futhark Meanings

Learn the Elder Futhark, the oldest runic alphabet of the Viking and pre-Viking North. Look up every rune's meaning, draw a rune of the day, write your name in runes and practise rune reading — fully offline and free.

ALL 24 ELDER FUTHARK RUNES
Each rune has its own page: name in Proto-Germanic, Old Norse and Old English, sound, etymology, where and when it was carved, and famous runestones and inscriptions. Modern meanings — keywords, upright and reversed, life areas — sit on a separate tab, so history and interpretation are never mixed up.

RUNE TRANSLATOR: WRITE YOUR NAME IN RUNES
Type a name or word and the transliterator converts it by sound, not letter by letter, the way the runes were actually used. Tap any rune in the result to see why it was chosen and what the alternatives are. Save your favourite results.

RUNE OF THE DAY AND RUNE READINGS
Draw a daily rune each morning. Rune casting spreads: one rune, three runes, five runes, the cross and a relationship spread, each with a guide to every position. Keep your readings in a private journal on your device.

LEARN THE RUNES
A flashcard practice helps you memorise all 24 runes. Runes you miss come back later in the round until you know the whole futhark.

LIBRARY
Articles on transliteration rules and the history of the runic alphabet. Rune poems and more texts arrive in future updates.

HOME SCREEN WIDGET
See the rune of the day right on your home screen. Optional daily reminder, off by default.

WHY RUNE LOVERS CHOOSE IT
• Historical facts and modern meanings are clearly separated
• Works fully offline, no account, no sign-up
• Free: no paywall, no subscriptions
• Available in 45+ languages

Sources: public-domain scholarship and translations of the rune poems (including Bellows and Dickins). Details and licences are in the app.

This app is for learning, reflection and entertainment. It does not predict the future and is not medical, psychological, financial or legal advice.