Free Online Bosnian Arebica Keyboard – Type Historical Bosnian Script

Welcome to the only Bosnian Arebica keyboard online! Our free virtual keyboard gives you instant access to Arebica – the historical Arabic-based script used to write Bosnian from the 15th to 20th century. Type authentic Arebica including special letters like پ, چ, ژ, ڤ, and گ from any computer, tablet, or smartphone.

What is Arebica? Arebica (also spelled Arabica) was the Arabic-based script used to write Bosnian during the Ottoman period (15th-20th century). It was used for religious texts, literature, poetry, and everyday writing by Bosnian Muslims. Today it's studied by historians, linguists, and those interested in Bosnian cultural heritage.

The Arebica alphabet is based on Arabic script with additional letters for Bosnian sounds not found in Arabic: پ (p), چ (č), ژ (ž), ڤ (v), and گ (g). It's written right-to-left like Arabic. Arebica represents a unique chapter in Bosnian history!

Perfect for: Historians studying Ottoman Bosnia, linguists researching Arebica manuscripts, students of Bosnian cultural heritage, genealogists reading old documents, or anyone interested in this fascinating historical script.

Your privacy is guaranteed – all typing happens 100% locally in your browser. Nothing is ever sent to any server. Your Arebica text stays on your device only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bosnian Arebica?

Arebica (also called Arabica or Bosančica in Arabic script) was the Arabic-based writing system used for Bosnian from the 15th to 20th century during Ottoman rule. It added special letters for Bosnian sounds not in Arabic. Today it's a historical script studied by scholars.

Who needs a Bosnian Arebica keyboard?

Historians studying Ottoman Bosnia, linguists researching Arebica manuscripts, students of Balkan history, genealogists reading old family documents, and anyone interested in Bosnian Islamic cultural heritage.

What are the special Arebica letters?

Arebica added letters for Bosnian sounds: پ (p), چ (č/ch), ژ (ž/zh), ڤ (v), and گ (g). These don't exist in standard Arabic. Our keyboard includes all of them plus standard Arabic letters and diacritics.

Does Arebica use right-to-left writing?

Yes! Like Arabic, Arebica is written from right to left. Our keyboard fully supports RTL text direction – when you type, the text automatically flows from right to left.

Is this Arebica keyboard really free to use?

Absolutely free! AnyKeyboard's Arebica keyboard has no hidden costs, no registration required, no ads, and no usage limits.

Does the Arebica keyboard work on mobile devices?

Yes! Our Arebica keyboard is fully responsive and works perfectly on iPhones, iPads, Android phones, and tablets.

How do I copy, save, or search my Arebica text?

After typing, click 'Copy' to copy your Arebica text to the clipboard. Click 'Save' to download as a UTF-8 .txt file. You can also click 'Google' or 'YouTube' to search directly.

Is my Arebica typing private and secure?

100% private. All typing happens locally in your browser – your Arebica text is never sent to any server.

Can I switch between Arebica and modern Bosnian Latin?

Yes! AnyKeyboard supports both Bosnian Arebica and Bosnian Latin. Use the Layout dropdown to switch between them instantly.

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