Armenian Unicode Block

The Armenian Unicode block is a specifically designated range within the Unicode standard, set aside exclusively for the Armenian script. This script is historically significant, as it has been used for centuries to write the Armenian language, a vital cultural and national symbol for the Armenian people. This Unicode block comprises characters essential for writing both classical and modern Armenian. It spans from code point U+0530 to U+058F, encompassing a variety of letters, punctuation marks, and special signs unique to the Armenian writing system. The Armenian script itself is distinctive, featuring an elegant alphabet invented by the scholar Mesrop Mashtots in the early 5th century. This alphabet has played a crucial role in preserving the Armenian heritage and facilitating the study and dissemination of Armenian literature and religious texts.

The inclusion of the Armenian block in the Unicode standard is of immense importance for the digital representation of the Armenian language. In contemporary times, it allows for the seamless exchange and display of Armenian text across various electronic platforms, ranging from websites to mobile applications. Having a standardized encoding system supports the tech-driven modernization and globalization of the Armenian-speaking community, ensuring that Armenian texts are accurately and consistently represented in digital formats worldwide. This extension underlines a crucial step towards linguistic inclusivity, offering Armenians, whether in their homeland or the diaspora, the tools to communicate and preserve their language in the digital domain with the same ease and precision as languages using more globally dominant scripts.

View a range of fonts that support the Armenian block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Armenian unicode block. Currently there are 94 characters in this block.