Serbian Transliteration Online
Convert Serbian text between Cyrillic and Latin scripts. Serbian uses both alphabets, so this tool helps move the same Serbian words from one script to the other.
Serbian Cyrillic to Latin transliteration
Convert Serbian Cyrillic into Serbian Latin. Most letters have a clean equivalent, including љ → lj, њ → nj, џ → dž, ђ → đ, ћ → ć, ч → č and ш → š.
Serbian Latin to Cyrillic
Reverse conversion rebuilds Cyrillic from Serbian Latin text. Digraphs such as nj, lj and dž need special handling because they can sometimes be single letters and sometimes two separate letters.
Serbian Cyrillic and Latin alphabets
Serbian is commonly written in both Cyrillic and Latin alphabets. Transliteration changes the script but keeps the same Serbian words.
Serbian transliteration for URLs
For URLs, Serbian Latin output is often convenient. Depending on your site rules, you may also remove diacritics such as č, ć, đ, š and ž to create ASCII-only slugs.
Serbian names and documents
For official spelling, use the form required by the document or institution. Automatic script conversion is useful, but names should still be checked carefully.
Serbian Transliteration: letters and Latin equivalents
| Serbian Cyrillic | Latin |
|---|---|
| Ђ ђ | Đ đ |
| Ж ж | Ž ž |
| Љ љ | Lj lj |
| Њ њ | Nj nj |
| Ћ ћ | Ć ć |
| Ч ч | Č č |
| Џ џ | Dž dž |
| Ш ш | Š š |
| Ј ј | J j |
| Ц ц | C c |
Frequently asked questions
Is Serbian transliteration a translation?
No. It converts Serbian text between Cyrillic and Latin scripts without changing the language or meaning.
Does Serbian use both Cyrillic and Latin?
Yes. Serbian can be written in both scripts. This is why Serbian transliteration is often cleaner than transliteration between unrelated writing systems.
Can I convert Serbian Latin back to Cyrillic?
Yes. Reverse conversion is supported, but combinations such as nj, lj and dž may be ambiguous in some words and should be reviewed.
What happens to č, ć, đ, š and ž?
These letters are part of Serbian Latin. If you need an ASCII-only URL slug, you may choose to simplify them separately, for example č → c and š → s.
Can I use this for Serbian URLs?
Yes. Serbian Latin output can be used as the basis for URL slugs. For strict ASCII URLs, remove diacritics and use lowercase letters with hyphens.
Can I use this for official documents?
Use the result as a reference. Official documents may require a specific registered spelling, especially for names and addresses.
Why can Latin to Cyrillic be ambiguous?
Some Latin combinations can be interpreted either as Serbian digraphs or as separate letters. For example, nj can be one Cyrillic letter њ or two letters н + ј depending on the word.