Georgian Supplement Unicode Block

The Georgian Supplement is a Unicode block that extends the range of characters available for the Georgian script, which is primarily used for writing the Georgian language, as well as other Kartvelian languages. This block, assigned the range U+2D00 to U+2D2F, complements the primary Georgian block by featuring an additional set of Nuskhuri variant letters. Nuskhuri, along with Asomtavruli and Mkhedruli, is one of the three historical scripts used in Georgian writing. Specifically, this block includes Nuskhuri lowercase letters that correspond to the uppercase Asomtavruli letters found in the main Georgian block. The inclusion of these characters is crucial for the accurate digital representation and preservation of historical texts, religious scriptures, and academic studies that require the use of these ancient scripts.

Unicode's Georgian Supplement block plays a vital role in maintaining the linguistic heritage of Georgia by enabling comprehensive digital archiving and scholarly analysis of classical Georgian literature and church manuscripts. The block not only supports modern computing needs but also assists in the education and revitalization of traditional Georgian calligraphy and script styles. By providing these additional characters, the Unicode Standard facilitates the seamless integration of historical and contemporary linguistics, promoting global accessibility and the cultural richness of the Georgian script in the digital age. This expansion ensures that users and scholars worldwide can engage with and preserve the full depth of the Georgian written tradition.

View a range of fonts that support the Georgian Supplement block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Georgian Supplement unicode block. Currently there are 40 characters in this block.