Saurashtra Unicode Block

The Saurashtra Unicode block is a designated range within the Unicode Standard that contains characters used for writing the Saurashtra language, which is primarily spoken by the Saurashtrian people in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Occupying the code points from U+A880 to U+A8DF, this block enables the digital representation and preservation of the Saurashtra script, which has historical roots connected to the Brahmi script and bears similarities to several South Asian scripts, including Tamil and Devanagari. The inclusion of Saurashtra in the Unicode Standard ensures that the script is technically supported for modern computing tasks, facilitating efforts in linguistics, cultural documentation, and assisting native speakers in creating and sharing content in their mother tongue.

The block comprises a variety of characters, including independent vowels, consonants, vowel signs, and several diacritical marks essential for accurate phonetic representation of the language's sounds. Punctuation and numerals are also part of the block, allowing users to write complete texts ranging from simple phrases to complex narratives. The encoding of Saurashtra characters in Unicode plays a crucial role in literary efforts, allowing Saurashtrian authors and scholars to digitize texts and contribute to the language's vitality in the digital age. Moreover, the availability of these characters in the Unicode framework not only supports academic research and cultural exchange but also empowers the Saurashtrian community to maintain and promote their linguistic heritage across various digital platforms.

View a range of fonts that support the Saurashtra block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Saurashtra unicode block. Currently there are 82 characters in this block.