Abyssinica SIL

Serif by SIL International #1021 on Google Fonts
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About Abyssinica SIL

Developed by SIL International, this serif typeface provides comprehensive support for the Ethiopic script, covering the full range of Ge'ez characters used in Amharic, Tigrinya, and related languages. Its letterforms are drawn with careful attention to traditional Ethiopian manuscript conventions while remaining legible at screen sizes. Essential for publishing, liturgical texts, and digital products serving East African linguistic communities.

Character Map

AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhIiJjKkLlMm
NnOoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWwXxYyZz
0123456789
!@#$%^&*()_+-=[]{}|;':",.<>?

Weight Waterfall (1)

400 Regular

How to Use

<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Abyssinica+SIL:wght@400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Abyssinica+SIL:wght@400&display=swap');
font-family: 'Abyssinica SIL', serif;
brew install --cask font-abyssinica-sil

Details

Category
Serif
Weights
1
Italic
✗
Korean
✗
Designer
SIL International
License
OFL
Version
Popularity
#1021
Downloads
432

License Usage

Web useAllowed
PrintAllowed
Video / BroadcastAllowed
PackagingAllowed
App embeddingAllowed
Brand / LogoAllowed
ModificationAllowed

OFL — Free for personal & commercial use

Language Support

ethiopic latin latin-ext

Best For

body_text editorial headers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Abyssinica SIL font free for commercial use?

Yes — Abyssinica SIL is an open-source font, free to use in personal and commercial projects.

What type of typeface is Abyssinica SIL?

Abyssinica SIL is a Serif typeface.

What does Abyssinica SIL support?

Abyssinica SIL primarily supports ethiopic text.