Language Guide
Gujarati Language
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) is the official language of Gujarat — one of India's most economically powerful states, home to Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara. With over 60 million speakers, it has a vibrant global diaspora.
60M+ speakers • Gujarati script • Indo-Aryan family • Official language of Gujarat
Gujarati Tools
Language Facts
- Native name
- ગુજરાતી (Gujarati)
- Script
- Gujarati script (ગુjrāti lipi)
- Speakers
- ~60 million native speakers
- Language family
- Indo-European, Indo-Aryan
- Direction
- Left to right
- Official in
- Gujarat, India
- ISO code
- gu
Key Facts
- Mahatma Gandhi's mother tongue
- Language of India's largest business community (Jains, Baniyas)
- Major diaspora: USA, UK, East Africa, Canada, Australia
- Surat is one of the world's diamond trading capitals
- Close to Hindi and Marathi but uses its own distinct script
- ISO 639-1 code: gu
Gujarati Script Reference
Gujarati script is derived from Devanagari but has a distinctive rounded appearance and lacks the horizontal headline (Shirorekha).
Vowels
| Gujarati | Romanization |
|---|---|
| અ | A |
| આ | Aa |
| ઇ | I |
| ઈ | Ee |
| ઉ | U |
| ઊ | Oo |
| એ | E |
| ઐ | Ai |
| ઓ | O |
| ઔ | Au |
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Try Gujarati Typing Tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What script is used for Gujarati?
Gujarati uses the Gujarati script (ગુjrāti lipi), derived from the ancient Devanagari script but without the horizontal headline (Shirorekha) that connects letters at the top. It runs left to right.
How many people speak Gujarati?
Over 60 million people speak Gujarati as their native language, primarily in Gujarat, India. Large diaspora communities exist in Mumbai, the UK, USA, Canada, East Africa, and Australia.
Is Gujarati related to Hindi?
Yes. Both are Indo-Aryan languages descended from Sanskrit and share significant vocabulary — especially everyday words. They are more similar to each other than either is to Dravidian languages like Tamil or Telugu. However, Gujarati uses its own distinct script while Hindi uses Devanagari.
How do I type Gujarati using an English keyboard?
Use our English to Gujarati Typing tool — type English phonetics and the tool converts it to Gujarati script instantly. No special keyboard or software needed.
Why is Gujarati associated with business?
Gujarat has historically been a major trading center and the Gujarati community — including Jain and Bania business communities — built extensive trading networks across India and globally. Cities like Surat (diamond trade), Ahmedabad (textiles), and Rajkot (engineering) are major commercial hubs. Gujarati business communities are prominent in Mumbai, East Africa, and across the diaspora.