Syriac Supplement Unicode Block

The Syriac Supplement Unicode block is a dedicated range within the Unicode standard that provides additional characters to support the comprehensive representation of the Syriac script, which is used primarily for writing several dialects of the Aramaic language, including Classical Syriac, Eastern Syriac, and Western Syriac. This script holds significant historical, religious, and linguistic importance, particularly within the context of Middle Eastern Christian communities. The Syriac Supplement block is designed to complement the primary Syriac block by offering additional symbols, punctuation marks, and diacritical marks that are necessary for a more complete and accurate depiction of the script’s nuances and regional variations.

In terms of technical specifics, the Syriac Supplement is found in the Unicode range U+0860 to U+086F. This block was introduced to extend the repertoire of Syriac characters made available in earlier Unicode releases, thereby enabling more precise digital communication and documentation of Syriac texts. It addresses the requirements of scholars, linguists, and communities engaged in the preservation and study of Syriac heritage by providing the means to encode critical linguistic elements that were previously unsupported. Through this support, the Unicode Consortium ensures that digital texts can faithfully represent the script’s full linguistic diversity, including its use in liturgical contexts and manuscripts.

View a range of fonts that support the Syriac Supplement block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Syriac Supplement unicode block. Currently there are 11 characters in this block.