Khmer Symbols Unicode Block

The Khmer Symbols Unicode block is an integral component designed to accommodate special symbols and characters used in the Khmer script, which is the script for the Khmer language, the official language of Cambodia. This script is one of the oldest written scripts in Southeast Asia, affecting cultural, religious, and historical contexts significantly. In the Unicode Standard, Khmer Symbols are allocated within the range 0x19E0 to 0x19FF. These symbols are critical for representing a variety of elements, including numerals specific to the Khmer cultural context, lunar calendar representations, and traditional numerological symbols, which are often used in astrological and ceremonial texts.

Moreover, the allotment of this block is essential for the accurate digital representation and processing of Khmer texts that extend beyond modern applications, stretching to historical manuscripts and religious documents. The block's inclusion ensures that digital platforms can support the complete scope of linguistic and symbolic diversity of the Khmer script, facilitating accurate communication and documentation. Offering robust support for these symbols is crucial not only for the preservation of cultural heritage but also for enabling contemporary users, scholars, and practitioners to access and disseminate Khmer cultural works effectively in today's digital age.

View a range of fonts that support the Khmer Symbols block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Khmer Symbols unicode block. Currently there are 32 characters in this block.