Psalter Pahlavi (Unicode block)

The Psalter Pahlavi block is a Unicode block containing characters for writing the Psalter Pahlavi script. This script was used primarily to write Middle Persian in a specific type of religious text, notably translations of the Psalms. It is an abjad, meaning it primarily represents consonants, with vowels often indicated through context or with the aid of vowel letters. The Psalter Pahlavi script is distinct from other Pahlavi scripts, such as Inscriptional Pahlavi and Book Pahlavi, although they are all related.

The block's repertoire covers the characters necessary for representing the script. It is important to note that support for this block in fonts and software may be limited compared to more widely used scripts. The Psalter Pahlavi block facilitates the digitization and preservation of texts written in this script, enabling scholars and researchers to study and analyze these historical religious documents. The encoding of Psalter Pahlavi within Unicode allows for consistent representation of these texts across different computer systems and platforms, aiding in collaborative research and textual analysis. The specific range allocated to the block allows for the unique characters needed to render the script correctly.