Manichaean is a script used primarily to write Sogdian, Parthian, and the dialects of Fars. It is an abjad, meaning it primarily represents consonants, and vowels are often implied or inferred from context. Manichaean script is written from right to left and has its own unique set of characters for letters, numbers, and punctuation. It is closely related to the Syriac script and shares some glyph shapes. Manichaean script was used by the Manichaean religion, a religion that flourished in Central Asia and the Middle East from the 3rd to 9th centuries AD. The script was used to write religious texts, hymns, and other documents associated with the religion.
Below you will find all the characters that are in the 'Manichaean' unicode script category. Currently there are 50 characters in this category.