Script - Loma

Loma is a script used to write the Loma language, spoken by the Loma people in parts of Liberia and Guinea in West Africa. Its Unicode character repertoire includes distinct letters for consonants and vowels, with a unique set of symbols that differ from neighboring scripts like Vai or Kpelle. The script historically used a syllabic system, but the modern Loma script, developed in the 1930s, is alphabetic, with characters representing individual sounds. In Unicode, each Loma character is assigned a specific code point, allowing digital text to be encoded and rendered accurately. The script’s characters include tone marks and diacritics that modify vowel pronunciation, reflecting the language’s tonal nature. Coverage in Unicode ensures that Loma texts, whether historical documents or contemporary writings, can be preserved and exchanged across digital platforms.