Armenian alphabet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Armenian alphabet |
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| Type | Alphabet |
| Spoken languages | Armenian |
| Time period | 405 to the present |
| Parent systems |
Proto-Canaanite alphabet
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| Sister systems | Latin Cyrillic Coptic |
| Unicode range | U+0530 to U+058F, U+FB13 to U+FB17 |
| ISO 15924 | Armn |
| Note: This page may contain IPA phonetic symbols in Unicode. | |
The Armenian alphabet is a special set of letters used to write the Armenian language. People have been using it for a very long time, ever since the 5th century AD!
The Armenian word for "alphabet" is aybuben. This cool name comes from the first two letters of the Armenian alphabet, just like how our word "alphabet" comes from the Greek letters "alpha" and "beta."
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What is the Armenian Alphabet?
The Armenian alphabet has 39 letters. Each letter stands for a different sound. It was created by a very smart person named Mesrop Mashtots around the year 405 AD. He made it so that the Armenian language could have its own unique writing system. This was a big deal because it helped Armenians write down their history, stories, and religious texts.
Why was it created?
Before the Armenian alphabet, people in Armenia used other languages and alphabets, like Greek or Syriac, for writing. But these alphabets didn't have all the sounds needed for the Armenian language. So, Mesrop Mashtots worked hard to create an alphabet that perfectly matched the Armenian sounds. This helped the Armenian people keep their culture and language strong.
How is it used today?
Today, the Armenian alphabet is still used in Armenia and by Armenian communities all over the world. It's used in schools, books, newspapers, and on computers. It's a living alphabet that connects Armenians to their past and helps them communicate in the present.
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Images for kids
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Armenian manuscript from the 10th or 11th century. This is a copy of the "History of Armenia" by Movses Khorenatsi.
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See also
In Spanish: Alfabeto armenio para niños
