The first evidence of Maldivian literature is known as LÃ ÂmÃÂfÃÂnu (copper-plate grants) from the 12th century. LÃ ÂmÃÂfÃÂnu is in the oldest known written form of Maldivian.
Husain Salaahuddheen wrote Siyarathunnabaviyyaa. Addu Bandeyri Hasan Manikufaan wrote Dhiyoage Raivaru. Other poets include Assayyidhu Bodufenvalhugey Seedhee (Bodufenvalhuge Sidi).