Rejang Unicode Block

The Unicode block "Rejang" spans from U+A930 to U+A95F and is dedicated to the script used for writing the Rejang language, predominantly spoken in the highlands of the Bengkulu and South Sumatra provinces on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Rejang script, also known as Kaganga, is an abugida traditionally utilized for inscriptive and literary purposes, encompassing a distinctive style suited for the regional languages of the Rejang people. Established for its cultural significance, the Rejang script is actively used in cultural documentation, including manuscripts, folklore, and poetry, thus preserving the linguistic heritage of the indigenous communities. Its inclusion in Unicode facilitates digital documentation and revitalization efforts, ensuring the survival and accessibility of this traditional script in modern technology.

The Rejang Unicode block contains a total of 30 characters, including consonants, vowels, and combining marks that accommodate the phonetic structure of the Rejang language. These characters enable the representation of syllables, pivotal in capturing the linguistic nuances of Rejang. The block includes both standalone vowel characters and diacritical marks that modify base consonants to form syllabic sounds, exemplifying the abugida nature of the script. By integrating Rejang into the Unicode Standard, a sustainable digital platform is established for scholars and native speakers to produce, share, and preserve documents written in Rejang script. Additionally, this inclusion fosters greater representation of underrepresented scripts in the digital realm, promoting cultural diversity and linguistic inclusivity.

View a range of fonts that support the Rejang block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Rejang unicode block. Currently there are 37 characters in this block.