Noto Sans Limbu

sans-serif · Designed by Google

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Noto Sans Limbu is a clean, utilitarian sans-serif typeface designed primarily to support the Limbu script, which is used by the Limbu people of Nepal, India, and Bhutan. The letterforms are structured and precise, carrying the geometric qualities typical of the Noto family while accommodating the distinctive curves and strokes of the Limbu writing system. It does not aim for decorative flair but instead prioritizes legibility and consistency, making it feel neutral and dependable. The overall personality is functional and respectful of the script it represents, sitting comfortably in multilingual environments where cultural accuracy matters as much as readability.

The most practical use for Noto Sans Limbu is in digital platforms, apps, or websites that serve Limbu-speaking communities or require multilingual content support across South Asian scripts. It works well in government or NGO publications that need to present information in regional languages without sacrificing clarity. Educational platforms targeting literacy and language preservation for the Limbu script are another strong fit, where consistent, readable text is essential for learners across different age groups and devices.

Best suited for: Consider Noto Sans Limbu for interfaces, navigation, landing pages, brand systems, and content layouts that benefit from a practical sans-serif foundation.

Design considerations: This ProFont page provides one available variant, so typographic hierarchy will need to come primarily from size, spacing, color, or a supporting family. Test Noto Sans Limbu with real project copy at the intended scale before using it across multiple text roles.

Pairing guidance: Consider Noto Serif for editorial headings or longer supporting text, Noto Sans for body copy, navigation, or interface text, and Tiro Devanagari for a contrasting supporting role, assigning each family a distinct role alongside Noto Sans Limbu.

Pairs well with

Noto Serif Noto Sans

Noto Sans Limbu at a glance

Designer

Google

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

November 2020

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Sans Serif

Character sets

3

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Noto Sans Limbu styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Noto Sans Limbu character map

Uppercase

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Lowercase

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Numbers and punctuation

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Latin Extended (sample)

Ā Ă Ą Ć Č Ď Đ Ē Ę Ě Ğ Ī Į İ Ĺ Ľ Ł Ń Ň Ő Œ Ř Ś Ş Š Ť Ů Ű Ź Ż Ž

Which languages does Noto Sans Limbu support?

Noto Sans Limbu includes 3 character sets:

  • Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
  • Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian
  • Limbu

It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.

Can I use Noto Sans Limbu commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Noto Sans Limbu is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.

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Noto Sans Limbu FAQ

Is Noto Sans Limbu free for commercial use?

Yes. Noto Sans Limbu is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Noto Sans Limbu include?

Noto Sans Limbu comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Noto Sans Limbu support Cyrillic?

No. Noto Sans Limbu supports Latin, Latin Extended and Limbu, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Noto Sans Limbu?

Noto Sans Limbu was designed by Google. It was added to Google Fonts in November 2020.