Noto Sans Gurmukhi

sans-serif · Designed by Google

Noto Sans Gurmukhi: Quick zephyrs blow, vexing daft Jim

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Noto Sans Gurmukhi is a clean, neutral sans-serif typeface designed specifically to render the Gurmukhi script used in Punjabi with clarity and precision. Its letterforms are well-proportioned with consistent stroke widths, giving it a modern and functional appearance that avoids unnecessary ornamentation. The design follows the visual logic of the Noto type system, meaning it integrates smoothly in multilingual environments without clashing with Latin or other scripts. It reads well at small sizes and scales up to larger display sizes without losing legibility, making it a reliable workhorse typeface rather than a decorative one.

This font is well-suited for digital products and services targeting Punjabi-speaking audiences, particularly in UI contexts like mobile apps, government portals, or e-commerce platforms where readability under varying screen conditions is critical. It works effectively in editorial and news publishing settings where large volumes of Gurmukhi text need to be set consistently across articles or publications. It is also a practical choice for educational platforms and language learning tools where clear, unambiguous letterforms help readers process content without visual distraction.

Best suited for: Consider this typeface for Punjabi-language digital interfaces, educational content, news publishing, and multilingual applications where Gurmukhi text requires consistent, accessible rendering across devices.

Design considerations: The nine available weights provide flexibility for establishing typographic hierarchy within Gurmukhi-dominant layouts. Its integration with Latin and Latin Extended subsets supports seamless code-switching in bilingual contexts without requiring font switching.

Pairing guidance: Pair Noto Sans Gurmukhi with Roboto Slab or Playfair Display when serif contrast is desired for headlines or editorial emphasis, or combine it with Noto Sans to maintain consistent sans-serif treatment across all scripts while leveraging Noto Sans's extended italic options for secondary content.

Pairs well with

Roboto Slab Noto Sans Playfair Display

Noto Sans Gurmukhi at a glance

Designer

Google

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

November 2020

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

9 (9 weights)

Variable font

Yes: width 62.5–100, weight 100–900

Classification

Sans Serif

Character sets

3

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 9 Noto Sans Gurmukhi styles

Weight Name Upright
100 Thin Aa Bb Gg 123
200 ExtraLight Aa Bb Gg 123
300 Light Aa Bb Gg 123
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123
500 Medium Aa Bb Gg 123
600 SemiBold Aa Bb Gg 123
700 Bold Aa Bb Gg 123
800 ExtraBold Aa Bb Gg 123
900 Black Aa Bb Gg 123

Noto Sans Gurmukhi 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 Gurmukhi support?

Noto Sans Gurmukhi includes 3 character sets:

  • Gurmukhi: Punjabi
  • 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

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

Can I use Noto Sans Gurmukhi commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Noto Sans Gurmukhi 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 Gurmukhi FAQ

Is Noto Sans Gurmukhi free for commercial use?

Yes. Noto Sans Gurmukhi 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 Gurmukhi include?

Noto Sans Gurmukhi includes 9 weights, from Thin (100) to Black (900). There are no italic styles. It's also a variable font, so any weight between 100 and 900 is available.

Does Noto Sans Gurmukhi support Cyrillic?

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

Who designed Noto Sans Gurmukhi?

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