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Free Online Sinhala Keyboard – Type Sinhala Anywhere in the World

Welcome to the most comprehensive Sinhala keyboard online (සිංහල යතුරු පුවරුව)! Our free virtual Wijesekera keyboard gives you instant access to all Sinhala letters, vowel signs, and special ligatures like rakaransaya and repaya, allowing you to type perfect Sinhala from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Whether you're in Colombo, Kandy, Dubai, or Canada, AnyKeyboard brings Sinhala typing to your fingertips.

Why do 17+ million people need an online Sinhala keyboard? Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka, spoken by 17 million native speakers. The Sri Lankan diaspora is significant in the Middle East (especially UAE, Qatar, Kuwait), Canada, UK, Australia, and Italy. Most computers outside Sri Lanka don't have Sinhala keyboards installed. Our virtual keyboard provides instant access – perfect for Sri Lankan expats, foreign workers communicating with home, students, and anyone connecting with Sri Lanka.

The Sinhala script (සිංහල අක්ෂර) is one of the most beautiful Brahmic scripts, with distinctive rounded letters. It has 60+ letters including vowels (ස්වර), consonants (ව්‍යඤ්ජන), and special ligatures. Sinhala is unique for its rakaransaya (්‍ර) and repaya (ර්) forms, and the hal kirīma (්) to create consonant clusters. Our keyboard uses the Wijesekera layout, the standard Sinhala keyboard layout developed by S.D. Wijesekera.

Perfect for every Sinhala typing need: Write emails to family in Sri Lanka, compose business documents, chat with Sinhala friends, study Sinhala literature, read and write Buddhist texts (Sinhala is important for Theravada Buddhism), practice for Sinhala exams, or simply connect with the Sri Lankan community worldwide. Sinhala has a 2000+ year literary tradition!

Your privacy is guaranteed – all typing happens 100% locally in your browser. Nothing is ever sent to any server. Your Sinhala text stays on your device only. When you're done, copy your text with one click, save it as a file, or search directly on Google or YouTube.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an online Sinhala keyboard and who needs one?

An online Sinhala keyboard (සිංහල යතුරු පුවරුව) is a virtual keyboard that lets you type in Sinhala without installing any software. It's essential for the 17+ million Sinhala speakers, especially the large Sri Lankan diaspora in Middle East, Canada, UK, and Australia. Foreign workers, students, and anyone communicating with Sri Lanka benefit from instant Sinhala typing access.

What is the Wijesekera keyboard layout?

The Wijesekera layout is the standard Sinhala keyboard layout, developed by S.D. Wijesekera in 1987. It's the most commonly used Sinhala layout in Sri Lanka and is based on letter frequency analysis – most common letters are on the home row. Our keyboard faithfully reproduces this layout so Sri Lankan typists will feel right at home.

What are rakaransaya and repaya in Sinhala?

Rakaransaya (්‍ර) and repaya (ර්) are special 'r' ligatures in Sinhala. Rakaransaya appears when 'r' follows another consonant (like ක්‍ර = kra), creating a distinctive curved shape. Repaya appears when 'r' precedes another consonant (like ර්ක = rka). Our keyboard correctly handles both forms using the virama (්) key.

Is this Sinhala keyboard really free to use?

Absolutely free! AnyKeyboard's Sinhala keyboard has no hidden costs, no registration required, no ads, and no usage limits. Type as much Sinhala as you want. Perfect for staying connected with family in Sri Lanka or communicating with the global Sri Lankan community.

Does the Sinhala keyboard work on iPhones, iPads, and Android devices?

Yes! Our Sinhala keyboard is fully responsive and works perfectly on all mobile devices – iPhones, iPads, Android phones, and tablets. The touch targets are optimized for finger tapping. Type Sinhala comfortably on any device, anywhere.

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

After typing, click 'Copy' to copy your Sinhala text to the clipboard – paste it anywhere (WhatsApp, emails, documents). Click 'Save' to download your text as a UTF-8 .txt file. You can also click 'Google' or 'YouTube' to search – great for finding Sinhala songs or movies!

Is my Sinhala typing private and secure?

100% private. All typing happens locally in your browser – your Sinhala text is never sent to any server and never stored online. Your text exists only on your device until you close the tab.

Can I switch between Sinhala and Tamil keyboards?

Yes! Sri Lanka is a bilingual country with both Sinhala and Tamil as official languages. AnyKeyboard supports both! Use the Layout dropdown menu to switch between Sinhala and Tamil keyboards instantly. This is especially useful for bilingual Sri Lankans.

Can I practice Sinhala typing and measure my speed?

Yes! Click 'Speed Test' to switch to typing practice mode. You'll see Sinhala sentences to type, and the system measures your speed and accuracy in real-time. It's an excellent way to master the Wijesekera layout.

Why does Sinhala script look so round?

Sinhala script developed its characteristic rounded shapes because early writing was done on palm leaves – curved strokes were less likely to tear the leaf fibers. This practical origin gave Sinhala its beautiful, flowing circular letters that make it one of the most visually distinctive scripts in South Asia.

What are Sinhala numerals?

Sinhala has its own traditional numerals, though Arabic numerals are more commonly used today. Our keyboard includes both. Sinhala script also has special symbols and punctuation marks used in traditional texts.

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