Syloti Nagri Unicode Block

The Syloti Nagri Unicode block is a range of characters in the Unicode standard specifically designated for the Syloti Nagri script, which is used primarily for writing the Sylheti language. This Indic script has historical and cultural significance, primarily in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh and parts of India. The Syloti Nagri block in Unicode spans from U+A800 to U+A82F and includes a variety of characters such as vowels, consonants, numerals, and various diacritical marks. The inclusion of Syloti Nagri in Unicode facilitates the digital representation and preservation of texts in the Sylheti language, enabling contemporary and scholarly access to a language with rich historical roots.

Syloti Nagri has a distinctive script style, notable for its cursive and compact letterforms that are different from the commonly used Bengali script in the region. Its inclusion in Unicode signifies an important step towards the preservation of linguistic diversity, offering tools for digital communication and documentation of the Sylheti language. As technology and globalization continue to influence language use, the representation of Syloti Nagri in Unicode contributes to cultural retention and linguistic identity for the Sylheti-speaking community. As a result, this development aids in the continuation of traditional literature and education in the native script, ensuring its relevance in a digital age.

View a range of fonts that support the Syloti Nagri block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Syloti Nagri unicode block. Currently there are 45 characters in this block.