Noto Serif Yezidi

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Noto Serif Yezidi: Quick zephyrs blow, vexing daft Jim

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Noto Serif Yezidi is a script typeface designed to support the Yezidi writing system, a relatively rare script used by the Yazidi people. Its letterforms carry the structured, upright qualities typical of serif-influenced script designs, with careful attention to stroke contrast and anchoring serifs that give it a grounded, formal appearance. The design is precise and scholarly in nature, prioritizing legibility and authenticity over decorative flair. It reads as purposeful and culturally specific, reflecting the kind of careful linguistic scholarship that drives the Noto project as a whole.

Given its specialized script support, Noto Serif Yezidi is best suited for academic publications, linguistic research documents, and cultural preservation projects that require accurate representation of the Yezidi script. It would serve well in educational materials developed for Yazidi communities, including textbooks or digital learning platforms. Digital archives, museum exhibit labels, or informational websites focused on Middle Eastern cultural heritage are also strong candidates, where the font's authenticity lends credibility and respect to the subject matter.

Best suited for: Consider Noto Serif Yezidi for editorial layouts, publishing, brand storytelling, feature headings, and reading-focused projects that call for a serif foundation.

Design considerations: This ProFont page provides 4 available variants, giving the family room to establish emphasis and hierarchy without changing typefaces. Test the selected weights with real project copy, spacing, and line lengths before committing to the final layout.

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

Pairs well with

Noto Serif Noto Sans Noto Sans Display

Noto Serif Yezidi at a glance

Designer

Google

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

November 2020

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

4 (4 weights)

Variable font

Yes: weight 400–700

Classification

Serif

Character sets

3

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 4 Noto Serif Yezidi styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123
500 Medium Aa Bb Gg 123
600 SemiBold Aa Bb Gg 123
700 Bold Aa Bb Gg 123

Noto Serif Yezidi 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 Serif Yezidi support?

Noto Serif Yezidi 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
  • Yezidi

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

Can I use Noto Serif Yezidi commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Noto Serif Yezidi 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 Serif Yezidi FAQ

Is Noto Serif Yezidi free for commercial use?

Yes. Noto Serif Yezidi 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 Serif Yezidi include?

Noto Serif Yezidi includes 4 weights, from Regular (400) to Bold (700). There are no italic styles. It's also a variable font, so any weight between 400 and 700 is available.

Does Noto Serif Yezidi support Cyrillic?

No. Noto Serif Yezidi supports Latin, Latin Extended and Yezidi, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Noto Serif Yezidi?

Noto Serif Yezidi was designed by Google. It was added to Google Fonts in November 2020.