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cindyjune
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I've had this bracelet for a while. Thinking it was Hebrew writing I asked my pastor to translate it but he has no idea what language it is. I don't know which way is right side up or even what it is made of. Can anyone help me with this mystery?
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It may be Islamic.. Hard to tell...
Maybe.. any ideas as to how I could find out? Thanks
Thanks AR8Jason. Unfortunately the pastor, who reads and writes Hebrew said it was not. Is there an American Indian script that might match?
the language is Hindi an Indian dialect as in asian indian.
This has become very interesting. AR8Jason, you are a wealth of knowledge.
So Hindi isn't the answer. Now I really wish to know what my bracelet says!
LOL, that's good. And exactly what I am afraid of. Translated language is totally out of my comfort zone, yet, I am very willing to learn more. Thanks for your encouragement, Jason
the second image is the correct orientation ,it is hindi,seikhs wear a bracelet like it for religious reasons. i once dated an indian girl i am sure about this.