Kannada script
Brahmic abugida script used to write the Kannada language
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Kannada script
Summary
Kannada script is a natural writing system[1]. It draws 1,213 Wikipedia views per month (natural_writing_system category, ranking #14 of 38).[2]
Key Facts
- Kannada script's instance of is recorded as natural writing system[3].
- Kannada script's instance of is recorded as unicase alphabet[4].
- Kannada script's instance of is recorded as abugida[5].
- Kannada script's based on is recorded as Telugu-Kannada script[6].
- Kannada script is used for Kannada[7].
- Kannada script is used for Tulu[8].
- Kannada script comprises Kannada grapheme[9].
- 1300 marks the founding of Kannada script[10].
- Kannada script began on 1300[11].
- Kannada script's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Kannada script[12].
- Kannada script's script directionality is recorded as left-to-right[13].
- Kannada script's native label is recorded as {'lang': 'kn', 'text': 'ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿ'}[14].
- Kannada script's name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Kannada'}[15].
- Kannada script's name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'kannara (canara)'}[16].
- Kannada script's Unicode range is recorded as U+0C80-0CFF[17].
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Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include natural writing system[3], unicase alphabet[4], and abugida[5].
Origins
1300 marks the founding of Kannada script[10].
Use and Application
Recorded has use include Kannada[7] and Tulu[8]. Kannada script comprises Kannada grapheme[9].
Why It Matters
Kannada script draws 1,213 Wikipedia views per month (natural_writing_system category, ranking #14 of 38).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] It is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]