Amiri
Amiri is a classical Arabic typeface in the Naskh style for books and running text, a revival of the type pioneered by the Bulaq Press in Cairo. Its Latin is a graceful old-style serif, in two weights with italics.
- Designed by
- Khaled Hosny, Sebastian Kosch
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 2 weights
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Amiri FAQ
Is Amiri free for commercial use?
Yes. Amiri is released under the SIL Open Font License via Google Fonts, so it's free to use in commercial projects, on websites, in apps, and in client work.
Is Amiri on Google Fonts?
Yes — Amiri is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Amiri?
You can download Amiri for free directly from Google Fonts. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.
What fonts pair well with Amiri?
Amiri pairs beautifully with a contrasting typeface — pair a display or heading font with a neutral body font for the strongest hierarchy. Scroll down to the "Font Pairings" section on this page for curated, ready-to-use combinations that work well with Amiri, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Amiri best used for?
Amiri is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.