Noto Sans Gurmukhi
sans-serif · Designed by Google
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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.
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Noto Sans Gurmukhi at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
November 2020
September 2025
9 (9 weights)
Yes: width 62.5–100, weight 100–900
Sans Serif
3
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
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.