Gurmukhi Unicode Block

The Gurmukhi Unicode block is a specific range of the Unicode character set designated for use with the Gurmukhi script, which is prevalent in northern India, particularly in the Punjab region. This script is used primarily for writing Punjabi, among other languages. The block spans from U+0A00 to U+0A7F, encompassing a variety of characters including consonants, independent vowels, vowel signs, and various contextual signs necessary for the accurate representation and digital processing of the script. The script itself is an abugida, where each character typically represents a consonant with an inherent vowel sound that can be modified or muted with the use of diacritics.

Introduced in Unicode version 1.1 in 1993, the Gurmukhi block has since been updated to accommodate the evolving needs of digital text processing. This inclusion has greatly facilitated the digital representation, preservation, and dissemination of Punjabi literature and cultural texts, as well as the creation of software and applications in the language. Additionally, the block's symbols accommodate necessary punctuation marks and digits particular to the region's numeric traditions, thus providing comprehensive computational support for Punjabi writers, educators, and developers who rely on digital tools for publishing and communication in the Gurmukhi script.

View a range of fonts that support the Gurmukhi block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Gurmukhi unicode block. Currently there are 80 characters in this block.