Roman Urdu is how many people already type, but it is not the script you need for a card, a name or a post.
Type the sounds in Latin here and get Urdu script that flows right to left, including the letters Urdu adds beyond Arabic.
How to use English to Urdu Transliteration
- Type Roman Urdu in the left panel, for example salaam.
- Use the hint line for Urdu-specific letters such as p, ch and the retroflex R.
- Copy the right-to-left Urdu from the result panel.
Use cases
- Write Roman Urdu messages as proper Urdu script.
- Type Urdu names and greetings.
- Set short lines of Urdu poetry.
Good to know
Urdu uses the Perso-Arabic script with extra letters that Arabic does not have, such as p, ch, zh and the retroflex R. Short vowels are often left out, and the output panel uses automatic right-to-left direction.
Frequently asked questions
How is Urdu different from Arabic here?
Urdu adds letters that Arabic lacks, including p, ch, zh and the retroflex R, so this page can produce sounds an Arabic-only tool cannot.
Why are some short vowels missing?
Like Arabic, written Urdu often omits short vowels, so review words where the vowel changes the meaning.
Does the Urdu output read right to left?
Yes. The result panel uses automatic direction, so Urdu appears and copies right to left.