Syriac Translator
Convert Latin text to Syriac script.
Free Syriac transliteration tool. Convert Latin text to Syriac script instantly. Used in Christian liturgical texts and Assyrian communities.
About Syriac Translator
Syriac is a dialect of Aramaic that emerged in the 1st century AD in the region of Edessa (modern-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey). It became the literary and liturgical language of Syriac Christianity, used across the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. The Syriac script — a refined cursive form of Aramaic — consists of 22 letters, all consonants, with vowels indicated by optional diacritics. Today Syriac remains the liturgical language of several Eastern Christian churches and is spoken by Assyrian communities in the Middle East and diaspora.
How It Works
Our Syriac translator converts Latin letters into Syriac script using a standard character mapping. Type or Paste Text — Enter any English or Latin text in the input box. Instant Conversion — Each Latin letter is mapped to its Syriac equivalent. Copy & Share — Use the copy button to share your Syriac text. Note: This tool provides script transliteration, not semantic translation.
Common Uses
- Religious Studies — Read and write Syriac Christian liturgical texts.
- Linguistics — Study the evolution of Aramaic into Syriac.
- Cultural Preservation — Work with Assyrian and Chaldean texts.
- History — Explore documents from the Syriac Orthodox and Nestorian traditions.
- Genealogy — Research ancient names and places in Syriac sources.
Syriac Alphabet Reference
| Letter | Name | Sound |
|---|---|---|
| ܐ | Ālaph | a (glottal stop) |
| ܒ | Bēth | b |
| ܓ | Gāmal | g |
| ܕ | Dālaṯ | d |
| ܗ | Hē | h |
| ܘ | Waw | w / o / u |
| ܙ | Zayn | z |
| ܚ | Ḥēth | ḥ (ch in Bach) |
| ܛ | Ṭēth | ṭ (emphatic t) |
| ܝ | Yōḏ | y / i / e |
| ܟ | Kāph | k |
| ܠ | Lāmaḏ | l |
| ܡ | Mīm | m |
| ܢ | Nūn | n |
| ܣ | Semkaṯ | s |
| ܥ | ʿĒ | ʿ (ayin) |
| ܦ | Pē | p |
| ܨ | Ṣāḏē | ṣ (emphatic s) |
| ܩ | Qōph | q |
| ܪ | Rēsh | r |
| ܫ | Šīn | sh |
| ܬ | Taw | t / th |
FAQ
What is Syriac?
Syriac is a dialect of Aramaic that developed in Edessa around the 1st century AD. It became the liturgical and literary language of Syriac Christianity and is still used by Assyrian communities today.
What is the difference between Syriac and Aramaic?
Syriac is a specific dialect of Aramaic with its own script and literary tradition. While Aramaic is a broad language family, Syriac refers to the particular form used in Christian liturgical and scholarly contexts.
Who uses the Syriac script today?
The Syriac script is used by Syriac Orthodox, Assyrian, and Chaldean Christian communities, primarily in the Middle East and diaspora communities worldwide.
Is Syriac written right-to-left?
Yes, like Arabic and Hebrew, Syriac is written from right to left using a cursive consonantal alphabet.
Does this tool translate meaning or just letters?
This tool transliterates — it converts Latin letters into Syriac script. It does not translate the meaning of words into Syriac language.