The Gurmukhi script was standardized by , the second Sikh Guru, in the 16th century. Derived from ancient Brahmi scripts and the Landa merchant scripts, Gurmukhi was designed to be easily accessible to the common person.
Once you master the tens, you can construct almost any number. Notice how the ending suffix changes (similar to "twenty," "thirty" in English). numbers in gurmukhi
Understanding is a foundational step for anyone looking to master the Punjabi language or delve into Sikh scriptures. While modern Punjabi often utilizes Hindu-Arabic numerals, the traditional Gurmukhi numeral system remains vital for reading the Sri Guru Granth Sahib , historical manuscripts, and cultural literature. The Origin of Gurmukhi Numerals The Gurmukhi script was standardized by , the
| Number | Gurmukhi | Transliteration | |--------|----------|------------------| | 10 | ੧੦ | ਦਸ (das) | | 20 | ੨੦ | ਵੀਹ (veeh) | | 30 | ੩੦ | ਤੀਹ (teeh) | | 40 | ੪੦ | ਚਾਲੀ (chaalee) | | 50 | ੫੦ | ਪੰਜਾਹ (panjaah) | | 60 | ੬੦ | ਸੱਠ (satth) | | 70 | ੭੦ | ਸੱਤਰ (sattar) | | 80 | ੮੦ | ਅੱਸੀ (assee) | | 90 | ੯੦ | ਨੱਬੇ (nabbe) | | 100 | ੧੦੦ | ਸੌ (sau) | Notice how the ending suffix changes (similar to