Sinhala Script

The rounded Sinhalese script, shaped like Burmese by generations of palm-leaf writing.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Carries one of the largest letter inventories in use, prenasalised sounds included.
• Descends from Brahmi via the island's own 3rd-century BC inscriptions.
• Its oldest dated inscription, at Rajagala, records a monastic gift of the 2nd century BC.

Specifications & Metrics

• TYPE: Abugida