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Arabizi Converter
Arabizi Converter converts Arabic written with Latin letters and numbers into Arabic script. Type or paste your Arabizi text below and convert it instantly.
What Is Arabizi?
Arabizi (a blend of "Arabic" and "Englizi", English) emerged as a practical way to write Arabic on early phones and computers that didn't support Arabic script. It uses Latin letters for most sounds, and numbers whose shapes resemble Arabic letters to represent sounds Latin script can't capture.
Arabizi vs. Transliteration
Arabizi and academic transliteration are not the same system, even though both use Latin letters:
Looking for the more systematic version instead? See our Arabic Transliteration page.
Arabizi Number Key
| Number | Represents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | ء (hamza) | Shape resembles a glottal stop mark |
| 3 | ع (ʿayn) | Mirrors the rounded shape of the letter |
| 3' | غ (ghayn) | Apostrophe marks the "harder" counterpart of ع |
| 5 | خ (kha) | Common alternative to the "kh" digraph |
| 7 | ح (ḥa) | Shape resembles the Arabic letter — the most widely used digit |
| 7' | خ (kha) | Alternative to "5" in some communities |
| 9 | ق (qaf) | Shape resembles the Arabic letter — the most widely used digit |
| 8 | ق (qaf) | Regional alternative to "9" in some Gulf communities |
Arabizi has no single universal standard — the exact digits used for ق, خ, غ and other sounds vary by country and online community. "7", "3", "9" and "2" above are the most widely recognized across the Arab world.
Common Arabizi Examples
Arabizi in Everyday Use
You'll see Arabizi constantly in WhatsApp messages, YouTube comments, and social media captions across the Arab world — it's fast to type, doesn't require switching keyboards, and is universally understood by Arabic speakers, even though the exact spelling varies from person to person and from one Arabic-speaking country to another.
Need proper Arabic script for a formal document instead of chat? See our full Latin to Arabic Converter.