Buhid Unicode Block

The Buhid Unicode block is a range of characters that is part of the Unicode Standard, specifically designated for the Buhid script. This script is traditionally used by the Buhid people, an indigenous group residing in the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. The block spans from U+1740 to U+175F and contains characters used to represent the Buhid language. The script itself is an abugida, characterized by its use of consonants with inherent vowels that can be modified using diacritics to denote different vowel sounds. Each character in this block is carefully curated to respect the script's historical usage and ensure that digital text representations can accurately reflect the traditional writing systems.

Buhid, along with Hanunoo and Tagbanwa, is part of the group of indigenous scripts from the Philippines that are encoded in Unicode but are not as widely used in modern times. The inclusion of the Buhid block in Unicode facilitates the preservation and revitalization of this cultural heritage, enabling researchers, linguists, and the Buhid community to document and digitalize their language and literature more effectively. Furthermore, by being part of Unicode, the script is ensured compatibility and can be used across diverse digital platforms and devices, promoting the continuity and visibility of Buhid in the digital age. The thoughtful encoding of the Buhid script in Unicode underscores the broader commitment to cultural diversity and linguistic preservation in digital communication technologies.

View a range of fonts that support the Buhid block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Buhid unicode block. Currently there are 20 characters in this block.