Arabic Transliteration Tool

Convert Arabic text into a readable Roman (Latin) transliteration - paste a word or phrase and copy the result. A readable guide; transliteration schemes vary.

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Transliteration

This is one readable romanization. Transliteration is approximate and schemes differ, especially for names - verify important spellings.

What transliteration is

Transliteration writes Arabic words in the Latin alphabet so they can be read by those who do not read Arabic script. It is not translation - it represents the sounds, not the meaning. For best results, paste fully vocalized Arabic (with harakat), since the short vowels guide the spelling.

Why spellings differ

There is no single agreed system. The same name may be written Muhammad, Mohammed, or Mohamed; the letters ayn and hamza are often shown with an apostrophe. This tool uses a simple, readable scheme; for official documents follow the spelling on your passport or papers.

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Common questions

Does it translate the meaning?

No - it transliterates the sounds into Latin letters, not the meaning. Use it to read or write an Arabic word in Roman script.

Why does my name look different?

Transliteration schemes vary, so several spellings can be valid. For official use, keep the spelling already on your documents.

Should I add harakat?

Yes if you can - fully vocalized Arabic (with the short-vowel marks) gives a more accurate transliteration than bare letters.

Is anything saved?

No. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is sent or stored.

This guidance cites the Quran and authentic Sunnah and is pending scholar review. If you spot an error, please let us know - corrections are welcome.