Urdu alphabet

اردو ابجدیہ

The Urdu alphabet is essentially the Persian alphabet with additional letters for sounds specific to Urdu. It is written Nastaliq style from right to left and is used by about 170 million people in Pakistan and India.

All 39 Letters

Alif

Trans: a

IPA: /ə/

Trans: b

IPA: /b/

Trans: p

IPA: /p/

Trans: t

IPA: /t/

Tet

Trans: t

IPA: /ʈ/

Trans: s

IPA: /s/

Jim

Trans: j

IPA: /dʒ/

Che

Trans: ch

IPA: /tʃ/

Trans: h

IPA: /h/

Khe

Trans: kh

IPA: /x/

Dal

Trans: d

IPA: /d/

Zal

Trans: z

IPA: /z/

Trans: r

IPA: /ɾ/

Trans: z

IPA: /z/

Zhe

Trans: zh

IPA: /ʒ/

Sin

Trans: s

IPA: /s/

Shin

Trans: sh

IPA: /ʃ/

Sad

Trans: s

IPA: /s/

Zad

Trans: z

IPA: /z/

Trans: t

IPA: /t/

Trans: z

IPA: /z/

'Ayn

Trans: q

IPA: /ʔ/

Ghayn

Trans: gh

IPA: /ɣ/

Trans: f

IPA: /f/

Qaf

Trans: q

IPA: /q/

Kaf

Trans: k

IPA: /k/

Gaf

Trans: g

IPA: /ɡ/

Lam

Trans: l

IPA: /l/

Mim

Trans: m

IPA: /m/

Nun

Trans: n

IPA: /n/

Vav

Trans: v/o

IPA: /ʋ/

Trans: h

IPA: /h/

Trans: y

IPA: /j/

Choti Ye

Trans: e

IPA: /e/

Bari Ye

Trans: i

IPA: /i/

Kaf

Trans: k

IPA: /k/

Noon Ghunna

Trans: n

IPA: /ɳ/

Dotless He

Trans: h

IPA: /h/

Hamza

Trans: '

IPA: /ʔ/

Ye with Hamza

Trans: ye

IPA: /je/

About

The Urdu alphabet is essentially the Persian alphabet with additional letters for Urdu-specific sounds. It is written Nastaliq style from right to left.

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 Urdu.

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

History

The Urdu alphabet is essentially the Persian alphabet with additional letters for Urdu-specific sounds.

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 Urdu dataset.

This entry currently includes 39 letters, which makes it suitable for educational pages, glossary views, and alphabet tools.

Things You Might Not Know

•Urdu adds extra letters not in Persian/Arabic: ٹ, ۃ, ں
•Written in Nastaliq calligraphic style
•Used in Pakistan and India

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Urdu writing system?

The Urdu alphabet is essentially the Persian alphabet with additional letters for Urdu-specific sounds.

How many letters are included?

This dataset includes 39 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 Urdu 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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