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Abyssinica SIL font: free download & CSS embed
Abyssinica SIL is a free, open-source serif typeface from Google Fonts with 1 styles (1 weights) and 3 character subsets. Free for commercial use under the SIL Open Font License or Apache 2.0.
Click the text above to type your own preview.
Weights & styles
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789
Embed Abyssinica SIL with Google Fonts
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Abyssinica+SIL:wght@400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<style>
body { font-family: "Abyssinica SIL", serif; }
</style>Self-host Abyssinica SIL (faster, GDPR-friendly)
Download the ZIP above and serve the woff2 files from your own domain:
@font-face {
font-family: "Abyssinica SIL";
font-style: normal;
font-weight: 400;
font-display: swap;
src: url("https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/abyssinicasil/v9/oY1H8ezOqK7iI3rK_45WKoc8J5UeDlI.woff2") format("woff2");
}About the Abyssinica SIL typeface
Abyssinica SIL is a serif font family distributed through Google Fonts (version v9, last updated 2025-09-10). It supports the ethiopic, latin, latin-ext subsets, which makes it suitable for multilingual websites, apps and print. Available styles: 400.
When to use Abyssinica SIL
Serif typefaces bring editorial character and authority. Use this family for long-form articles, headlines, branding and print layouts, paired with a neutral sans-serif for interface elements.
License
Like all Google Fonts, Abyssinica SIL is open source. It can be used freely in commercial projects, websites, apps, logos and printed products, and it can be redistributed and self-hosted under the terms of its license (OFL 1.1 or Apache 2.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Abyssinica SIL free for commercial use?
Yes. Abyssinica SIL is published on Google Fonts under an open-source license, so you can use it in commercial websites, apps, logos and print without paying royalties.
How do I download Abyssinica SIL?
Use the download button on this page to get a ZIP with woff2, woff and ttf files for Abyssinica SIL, or download the family from Google Fonts. Install the TTF files on Windows or macOS to use it in Figma, Photoshop or Word.
How do I add Abyssinica SIL to my website?
Copy the Google Fonts stylesheet link from this page into your HTML head, then set font-family: "Abyssinica SIL" in CSS. For best performance and privacy, self-host the woff2 files instead.
What weights does Abyssinica SIL have?
Abyssinica SIL ships with 1 styles: 400.
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