Tamil Script
Overview
Tamil script is widely used in southern India and has a large presence in the global Tamil diaspora.
Languages Using This Script
Regions & Countries
Visual Characteristics
- Rounded, looped characters with minimal straight lines
- Letters often resemble circles and curls
- No horizontal headline
Common Mix-ups
- Telugu Script
- Malayalam Script
- Telugu characters are more geometric; Malayalam more complex and calligraphic
Other Things to Know
- Common on government and shop signs in Tamil Nadu
- Also present in major cities abroad (e.g., Little India in Singapore)
Examples
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