#1 Guide To Gujarati Numbers: Count Accurately & Confidently

Gujarati numbers are more than simple counting tools. They carry cultural and ritual meanings that still show up in everyday life. For instance, in many Gujarati households, cash gifts often end in “1” to symbolize continued prosperity; a group of “3” is generally considered unlucky; and the number “9” is linked to religious completeness.

What makes Gujarati numbers even more interesting is their distinct numeral script. For example, the number four is not written as “4” but as ૪. Learning this traditional system helps you read older Gujarati texts and gives you a small but meaningful way to connect with the culture, especially if you’re visiting Gujarat or spending time with Gujarati speakers.

With that in mind, let’s learn how to read and write Gujarati numbers using their unique script, along with a few practical tips to make the process easier.

What Are The Gujarati Numbers? A Brief Introduction

Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by over 60 million people globally and has its own numerical symbols. Although these symbols are originally derived from the Devanagari numerals, Gujarati numbers have slightly different shapes.

This official numeral system of Gujarat, India, has two forms: 

• Gujarati Digits: These are used to write numbers in Gujarati.

• Gujarati Number Words: This is how we read Gujarati numbers.
  
  

Although the modern Gujarati now uses English numbers, you will still find traditional Gujarati numerals in historical documents, calendars, ancient manuscripts, old account books, and religious texts. 

So, if you’re learning Gujarati numbers to reconnect with your cultural roots or impress your parents, mastering the unique Gujarati digits and their pronunciation is important for reading numbers in the traditional Gujarati script.

Gujarati Numbers From 0 To 10

Now that we’ve understood the historical background, let’s begin learning the Gujarati numbers with the first ten numerals: 

Before moving forward, memorize these first ten numbers thoroughly to make learning bigger numbers easier.

Combine Gujarati Digits To Make Larger Numbers: 11 And Onwards

To form Gujarati numbers beyond 11, we need to combine the two digits. Let’s see how: 

Suppose you have the number 11, and we know that in Gujarati, one is written as ૧. Since 11 has two ones, it is written in Gujarati as ૧૧. However, keep in mind that this combinational logic applies only to the digits themselves, not to how they are pronounced.

Here’s how we write and read the Gujarati numbers from 11 to 20:

Follow The Same Combination To Make Bigger Numbers

The same combining pattern is followed throughout the Gujarati counting. Here are a few examples for you to practice: 

Count Hundreds And Thousands In Gujarati

But how do you read numbers with more than two digits? Surprisingly, reading larger numbers is even easier. You simply count the zeros and place the appropriate Gujarati digit in front. Don’t worry. Let’s look at an example with the number 100.

100 has two zeros and a 1, right? In Gujarati, zero is written as ૦ and one as ૧. So, 100 is written as ૧૦૦ and read as soh (સો). Similarly, thousands and ten-thousands are written as:

Have you understood the rule here? Now, follow the same pattern to master writing and reading all the Gujarati numbers. But wait! Did you notice that instead of writing million and billion, I wrote ‘das lākh‘ and ek karod? That’s because traditional Gujarati does not have the concept of “million” or “billion.”

How Do You Say ‘Number’ In Gujarati?

In Gujarati, we say ‘number’ as sankhyā (સંખ્યા). For example, we say ‘count the numbers’ as sankhyā gano (સંખ્યા ગણો) and ‘write the numbers’ as sankhyā lakho(સંખ્યા લખો). 

Other Vocabulary Related To Gujarati Numbers

Now that we know how to count in Gujarati, let’s look at some other Gujarati words that you can use to ask about the age, date, prices, and quantity: 

Practical Tips To Master Gujarati Numbers Easily & Quickly

Want to learn Gujarati numbers quickly? Below are a few practical tips to help you master Gujarati counting from 1 to 100 in just a few days: 

• Start with the first ten numerals. Focus on them the most, as the rest of the numbers are formed by just combining these ten digits. For example, we write ‘1’ as ૧, ‘11’ as ૧૧, and ‘100’ as ૧૦૦. 
  
  

• Look at the old Gujarati calendars, ledgers, or scripts to understand the distinct script of the Gujarati numerals. 
  
  

• Practice writing Gujarati digits often to improve memory. 
  
  

• After you memorize the first ten numbers, only then move on to mastering the tens (20-90), hundreds (100-900), and thousands (1000-9000) one by one. It will help you retain all the Gujarati numbers thoroughly. 
  
  

• Don’t rush learning, even if you want to master them quickly. Instead, practice as much as you can to improve retention. You can easily do this with some good language apps for learning Gujarati, like the Ling app.
  
  

• Master the pronunciation of each number patiently, as it’s the only difficult part of the Gujarati numbers. 
  
  

• Speak with native speakers or practice asking about prices, time, and quantity in real-life situations to understand accurate usage. For this, there’s no better option than the Ling app’s dialog feature, which communicates with you as a native speaker without any judgment. 
  
  

• You can also listen to Children’s number songs in Gujarati on YouTube. It also greatly helps in mastering both the script and the pronunciation. 

FAQs Related To Gujarati Numbers 

Gujarati Numbers: A Quick Summary

See how easy Gujarati numbers are. You just need to learn the first ten numerals, and the rest are formed by combining these numbers. What can be a bit challenging is their pronunciation, but if you know Hindi or Urdu, pronouncing them will also become easier for you.

Just remember, Gujarati has its own distinct digits, so using them when writing numbers can earn you extra points with your grandparents. And above all, don’t forget to keep the tips mentioned earlier in mind when learning Gujarati numbers. 

You can also skim through Ling’s Gujarati blog to explore even more about the language.

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Ling is an all-in-one language platform that offers short, interactive lessons, game-like exercises, grammar notes, native-speaker audio, speech recognition, and the dialog feature. All these features, combined with effective learning techniques, such as spaced repetition and progress trackers, make Ling a promising language app for learning Gujarati. 

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