Sundanese Unicode Block

The Sundanese Unicode block is a dedicated range within the Unicode standard that encompasses characters used in writing the Sundanese script, which is primarily employed for the Sundanese language in West Java, Indonesia. This block is located from U+1B80 to U+1BBF and includes a variety of characters necessary for accurately representing both contemporary and historical Sundanese texts. As the Sundanese language plays a vital role in the cultural and linguistic landscape of Indonesia, the inclusion of its script in Unicode facilitates digital communication and preservation of literary works, ensuring that the rich cultural heritage of the Sundanese people is accessible and easily shared in the digital realm.

The characters within the Sundanese Unicode block include consonants, vowels, various diacritics, and punctuation marks, reflecting the unique phonetic and grammatical constructs of the Sundanese script. The design of these glyphs is derived from traditional Sundanese writing practices, which are noted for their distinctive rounded and looping forms. By supporting the encoding of Sundanese characters, the Unicode Consortium aids in the promotion of linguistic diversity and the celebration of regional scripts on global platforms. This encoding not only benefits speakers and learners of the Sundanese language but also supports academic research and allows digital platforms to extend their reach to Sundanese-speaking audiences.

View a range of fonts that support the Sundanese block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Sundanese unicode block. Currently there are 64 characters in this block.