Romanization of Persian

Romanization of Persian or Latinization of Persian (Persian: لاتین‌نویسی فارسی, romanized: Lâtin-Nevisi-ye Fârsi, pronounced [lɒːtiːn.neviːˌsije fɒːɾˈsiː]) is the representation of the Persian language (Iranian Persian, Dari and Tajik) with the Latin script. Several different romanization schemes exist, each with its own set of rules driven by its own set of ideological goals.

Persian alphabet
ا ب پ ت ث ج چ ح خ د ذ ر ز ژ س ش ص ض ط ظ ع غ ف ق ک گ ل م ن و ه ی
Perso Arabic script
This article contains phonetic transcriptions in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). For an introductory guide on IPA symbols, see Help:IPA. For the distinction between [ ], / / and ⟨ ⟩, see IPA § Brackets and transcription delimiters.

Romanization is familiar to many Persian speakers. Many use an ad hoc romanization for text messaging and email;[1] road signs in Iran commonly include both Persian and English (in order to make them accessible to foreigners);[2] and websites use romanized domain names.

A sign shows the name of a station
with both Latin and Perso-Arabic scripts at Varzeshgah-e Azadi Metro Station.
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