Austronesian Languages - Writing Systems

Writing Systems

See also: Writing systems of Southeast Asia

Most Austronesian languages have Latin-based writing systems today. Some non-Latin-based writing systems are listed below.

  • Jawi alphabet (Arabic-based)
  • Sorabe alphabet (Arabic-based)
  • Cham alphabet
  • Avoiuli
  • Eskayan
  • Kawi script
    • Balinese alphabet
    • Batak alphabet
    • Baybayin
    • Buhid alphabet
    • Hanunó'o alphabet
    • Javanese alphabet
    • Lontara alphabet
    • Sundanese alphabet (Old Sundanese)
    • Rejang alphabet
    • Rencong alphabet
    • Tagbanwa alphabet
  • Woleai script (Caroline Island script)
  • Rongorongo (possibly used to write the Rapa Nui language)

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