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Persian alphabet

الفبای فارسی

The Persian alphabet is a modified version of the Arabic alphabet used for Persian (Farsi). It adds four extra letters for sounds not found in Arabic: پ (p), چ (ch), ژ (zh), and گ (g). Persian is written from right to left and is used by about 110 million people in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.

All 32 Letters

ا
Alif
Trans: a / ä
IPA: /æ/
ب
Be
Trans: b
IPA: /b/
پ
Pe
Trans: p
IPA: /p/
ت
Te
Trans: t
IPA: /t/
ث
Se
Trans: s
IPA: /s/
ج
Jim
Trans: j
IPA: /dʒ/
چ
Che
Trans: ch
IPA: /tʃ/
ح
He
Trans: h
IPA: /h/
خ
Khe
Trans: kh
IPA: /x/
د
Dal
Trans: d
IPA: /d/
ذ
Zal
Trans: z
IPA: /z/
ر
Re
Trans: r
IPA: /ɾ/
ز
Ze
Trans: z
IPA: /z/
ژ
Zhe
Trans: zh
IPA: /ʒ/
س
Sin
Trans: s
IPA: /s/
ش
Shin
Trans: sh
IPA: /ʃ/
ص
Sad
Trans: s
IPA: /s/
ض
Zad
Trans: z
IPA: /z/
ط
Ta
Trans: t
IPA: /t/
ظ
Za
Trans: z
IPA: /z/
ع
'Ayn
Trans: q
IPA: /ʔ/
غ
Ghayn
Trans: gh
IPA: /ɣ/
ف
Fe
Trans: f
IPA: /f/
ق
Qaf
Trans: q
IPA: /q/
ک
Kaf
Trans: k
IPA: /k/
گ
Gaf
Trans: g
IPA: /ɡ/
ل
Lam
Trans: l
IPA: /l/
م
Mim
Trans: m
IPA: /m/
ن
Nun
Trans: n
IPA: /n/
و
Vav
Trans: v / o
IPA: /v/
ه
He
Trans: h
IPA: /h/
ی
Ye
Trans: y / i
IPA: /j/

About

The Persian alphabet is a modified version of the Arabic alphabet used for Persian (Farsi). It adds four extra letters for sounds not found in Arabic: پ (p), چ (ch), ژ (zh), and گ (g).

This dataset entry is structured so one source can generate an overview page, a searchable letters grid, a history page, a facts section, and an FAQ block for Persian.

The UI can render copy and speak buttons on every card, making the Persian page useful for learning, browsing, and quick reference.

History

The Persian alphabet is a modified version of the Arabic alphabet used for Persian (Farsi). It adds four extra letters for sounds not found in Arabic.

The content model separates page copy from symbol data, so you can publish both a rich landing page and a reusable character grid from the same Persian dataset.

This entry currently includes 32 letters, which makes it suitable for educational pages, glossary views, and alphabet tools.

Things You Might Not Know

  • Persian adds 4 letters not in Arabic: پ, چ, ژ, گ
  • Persian is written right-to-left like Arabic
  • Used in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Persian writing system?
The Persian alphabet is a modified version of the Arabic alphabet used for Persian (Farsi), with 4 additional letters.
How many letters are included?
This dataset includes 32 letters.
Can I build a full SEO page from this data?
Yes. The dataset includes SEO metadata, page sections, route slugs, and content blocks so one entry can generate a complete Persian page.
Does the page support copy and speak buttons?
Yes. The page model is designed for interactive cards with copy and speak actions for visible items.

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