Gujarati Language: Indo-Aryan language that is spoken on the state of Gujarat
Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in the Indian state of Gujarat, but also in neighboring Pakistan.
It is the 26th most widely spoken language in the world and official language of Gujarat. With over 55 million speakers, it is one of the major languages of India. Gujarati is mostly written in the Gujarati script, which is derived from the Devanagari script and is used to write several other Indian languages as well.
| Gujarati | |
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| ગુજરાતી गुजराती بازگشت | |
| Gujarātī | |
 "Gujarati" in Gujarati, Arabic, and Devanagari scripts. | |
| Pronunciation | [ɡudʒəˈɾɑːt̪i] |
| Native to | India and Pakistan |
| Region | Gujarat (India) Sindh (Pakistan) |
| Ethnicity | Gujaratis |
Native speakers | 49 million (2007) |
Indo-European
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Early forms | Old Gujarati
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| Gujarati alphabet (Brahmic) Gujarati Braille Arabic script Devanagari (historical) | |
| Official status | |
Official language in | Gujarat (India) Daman and Diu (India) Dadra and Nagar Haveli (India) |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-1 | gu |
| ISO 639-2 | guj |
| ISO 639-3 | guj |
| Glottolog | guja1252 |
| Linguasphere | 59-AAF-h |
 Distribution of native Gujarati speakers in India | |
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| Constitutionally recognised languages of India | |
| Category | |
| Scheduled Languages | |
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| Related | |
| Official languages of India |
Gujarati has a rich cultural heritage and is used in literature, poetry, songs, and everyday communication. The language has a long history, with some of its earliest literature dating back to the 12th century. It has also been influenced by several other languages, including Sanskrit, Arabic, and Persian, which has resulted in a unique and diverse vocabulary. Gujarati is an important language for the business community in India and is widely used in trade and commerce. It is also used in education and the media, making it a key component of the cultural identity of the people of Gujarat.
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