Ethiopic Abay

Ethiopic Abay is a Unicode font for the Ethiopic script. It was created to support smooth typing in Amharic and other local languages. Known for its clear forms and consistent shape, it works well across platforms.

About Ethiopic Abay

Ethiopic Abay is a Unicode-compliant font designed for typing in Amharic, Tigrinya, Afaan Oromoo (in Ethiopic), and other languages using the Ge’ez script. The font is inspired by the natural flow of handwritten Ethiopic characters and is named after the Abay River, symbolizing connection and continuity.

The font was created to provide clean letterforms that are easy to read in print and on screen. It supports modern text editors and web use. It’s especially useful for users who want a familiar, legible, and balanced Ethiopic font that respects tradition while working with modern systems.

Try Ethiopic Abay Font

Key Features of Ethiopic Abay:

Foundry: Independent font developers (public domain release)
Version: 1.0 (or latest available from distribution sites)
File Formats: TTF
License: Free to use, share, and distribute. No restrictions.
Unicode Standard: Supports full Ethiopic Unicode block
Design Style: Simple, legible forms. Clear contrast. Balanced layout.
Use Cases: Ideal for education, personal use, documentation, websites
Platform Support: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and modern applications

Download Ethiopic Abay Font

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How to Install Ethiopic Abay

Download the TTF font file using the link above.
On Windows: Right-click and choose “Install for all users”
Or copy the file to C:\Windows\Fonts

For Mac

Open the font file to preview it
Click “Install Font” in the preview window
You can also place it in one of these folders:
- /Library/Fonts – all users
- /Users/[your_username]/Library/Fonts – only you