Mi Nelum 98 is a Sinhala typeface designed to serve Sinhala-language users who need modern, readable fonts for digital and print media. Its name evokes cultural roots—“Nelum” (lotus) being a national symbol—while “98” may reference a design iteration or stylistic family. As Sinhala continues to move online, fonts like Mi Nelum 98 play a practical and cultural role.

The "98" in its name is a nod to its vintage, harking back to the Windows 98 era. It wasn't created by a massive Silicon Valley corporation; it was born out of necessity, a tool to democratize the ability to write in one's mother tongue on a glowing screen.