What romanization system does this use?

This tool uses a simplified phonetic romanization loosely based on common scholarly conventions. It prioritizes readable pronunciation over strict academic precision. For fully standardized output, consult ALA-LC or ISO 233 guidelines.

Does the tool support harakat (diacritics)?

Yes. Fatha (a), kasra (i), damma (u), sukun (silent), shadda (gemination), and nunation marks (an, in, un) are all recognized and included in the output.

Why do some Arabic letters map to the same Latin letter?

Arabic has letters that represent sounds without direct English equivalents (e.g., emphatic consonants ص and س both map to "s"). This tool uses simplified mapping for readability rather than diacritic-heavy precision.

What happens to non-Arabic characters?

Numbers, spaces, and punctuation pass through unchanged. Only Arabic script characters are transliterated.

Is this suitable for official documents?

This tool is intended for general use and study. For official documents such as passports, use the romanization standard required by the relevant authority (e.g., ICAO for passports, BGN/PCGN for geographic names).

Arabic Transliterator

Paste Arabic text and get a phonetic Latin-script transliteration with diacritic (harakat) support.

Simplified phonetic romanization — not IPA or a strict academic standard.

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Latin Output

Character Mapping Reference

Core Arabic consonants — simplified phonetic romanization

Diacritics (Harakat)

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Summary

Arabic Transliterator converts Arabic script to Latin characters using simplified phonetic romanization. It handles the full Arabic alphabet, common letter variants (hamza forms, alef madda, ta marbuta), and diacritical marks (harakat) including fatha, kasra, damma, sukun, shadda, and nunation. Non-Arabic characters pass through unchanged. A reference table shows the complete letter-to-Latin mapping.

How it works

Each Arabic letter is mapped to its phonetic Latin equivalent character-by-character.
Diacritical marks (harakat) are recognized and appended to the preceding consonant sound.
Shadda doubles the preceding consonant to indicate gemination.
Letter variants (hamza forms, alef madda, ta marbuta) are handled with distinct mappings.
Non-Arabic characters including numbers and punctuation are passed through unchanged.

Use cases

Romanize Arabic names for passports, travel documents, or email addresses.
Help non-Arabic readers pronounce Arabic words phonetically.
Prepare Arabic text for use in Latin-only databases or systems.
Study Arabic pronunciation by comparing script with romanization.
Transliterate Arabic place names, personal names, or titles.
Convert Arabic text for use in URLs, usernames, or filenames.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-19 · Reviewed by Nham Vu