List of Australian Aboriginal languages

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This is a list of Australian Aboriginal languages and dialects.

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1 A
2 B
3 D
4 E
5 G
6 J
7 K
8 L
9 M
10 N
11 O
12 P
13 T
14 U
15 W
16 Y
17 References

[edit] A

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Adnyamathanha	Ad'n'amadana, Adynyamathanha, Anjimatana, Anjiwatana, Atnyamathanha	SA. ISO 639-3 code: `adt`.
Aghu-Tharrnggala	Aghu Tharnggalu	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `ggr`.
Andajin		WA.
Aritinngithigh		QLD.
Awabakal	Awabagal	NSW. Extinct.
Awngthim		QLD.
Ayapathu		?.

[edit] B

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Badimaya	Widimaya, Parti-Maya	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `bia`.
Bardi	Baadi, Badi, Ba:di, Baardi, Bard	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `bcj`.
Barngarla	Bangala, Banggala, Banggarla, Bungeha, Bungela, Pakarla, Pangkala, Pankalla, Parnkala, Parnkalla, Punkalla	SA. ISO 639-3 code: `bjb`.
Barrow Point language		1 speaker (1981 Wurm and Hattori); code:bpt; Barrow Point
Bidjara	Bidyara, Bithara, Bitjara	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `bym`.
Broome Pearling Lugger Pidgin	Broom Creole, Japanese Pidgin English, Koepang Talk, Malay Talk	WA. Developed post-contact. ISO 639-3 code: `bpl`.
Bunuba	Bunaba, Bunapa, Punapa	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `bck`.
Bunurong		VIC extinct.
Burduna	Boordoona, Bootena, Boruna, Budina, Budoona, Buduna, Burduna, Bu-tena, Poodena, Poordoona, Purduma, Purduna	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `bxn`.

[edit] D

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Darkinjung	Darginjang, Darginyung, Darkinjang, Darkinoong, Darkinung, Darkinyun, Darkinyung, Darkiñung, Darknung	NSW. Extinct.
Darug	Daruk, Dharruk, Dharuk, Dharug	NSW. Extinct.
Djabugay	Djabugai, Dyaabugay, Dyabugay, Tjapukai	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `dyy`.
Dharawal	Dharawaal, Thurrawal, Thurawal, Turrubul	NSW. Extinct. ISO 639-3 code: `tbh`.
Dhauwurdwurung	Gunditjmara	VIC.
Doolboong	Duulngari, Tulpung	WA. Extinct.
Dyirbal		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `dbl`

[edit] E

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Aboriginal English	Black English, non-standard English	Developed post-contact.
Pidgin English	Pidgin	Developed post-contact.
Eora	Iora	NSW. Extinct.

[edit] G

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Gajirrabeng	Gadjerawang, Gadjerong, Gadyerong, Gajirrawoong, Kajirrawung	WA & NT. ISO 639-3 code: `gdh`
Gambera	Gambere, Gamberre, Gambre, Gamgre, Guwan, Kambera	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `gma`.
Gamilaraay	Camileroi, Gamilaroi, Kamilaroi	NSW. ISO 639-3 code: `kld`.
Gooniyandi	Gunian, Guniandi, Guniyan, Guniyandi, Guniyn, Konejandi, Koneyandi, Kunan, Kunian, Kuniyan	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `gni`.
Gubbi Gubbi	Gabi Gabi, Kabi Kabi	QLD.
Gugu Yalanji	Guguyalanji, Koko-Yalanji, Kuku-Yalangi, Kuku-Yalanji	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `gvn`.
Gulunggulu		WA.
Gumbaynggir	Gumbaingari, Kumbainggar, Kumbaingeri	NSW. ISO 639-3 code: `kgs`.
Gundungurra	Gandangara	NSW.
Gunin/Kwini	Cuini, Kunan, Goonan, Gunan, Gwini, Gwiini	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `gww`.
Gupapuyngu	Gobabingo, Gubabwingu	NT. ISO 639-3 code: `guf`.
Gurindji	Gurinji, Kuurrinyji	NT. ISO 639-3 code: `gue`.
Gurindji Kriol	Gurindji children's language, Gurinji children's language	NT. Developed post-contact.
Guugu Yimithirr	Gogo-Yimidjir, Gugu-Yimidhirr, Gugu Yimijir, Gugu Yimithirr, Guguyimidjir, Guugu Yimidhirr, Koko Imudji, Koko Yimidir, Kuku Jimidir, Kuku Yimidhirr, Kuku Yimithirr, Kukuyimidir	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `kky`.
Guwij	Guidj, Guwidj	WA.

[edit] J

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Jabirrjabirr	Djaberdjaber, Djaber-Djaber, Dyaberdyaber, Jabirr-Jabirr	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `dyb`.
Jaminjung	Djamindjung	NT. ISO 639-3 code: `djd`.
Jaru	Djaru, Jaroo, Tjaru	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `ddj`.
Jiwarli	Djiwali, Djiwarli, Djwarli, Guwari, Jiwali, Kuwari, Tci-warli, Tjiwarli	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `djl`.
Jawi	Chowie, Djau, Djawi, Dyawi	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `djw`.
Jukun	Djugan, Djugun, Djukan, Jookoon	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `dyd`.
Jurruru	Chooraroo, Churoro, Djuroro, Jururu, Thuraru, Tjuroro, Tjurruru, Tjururu	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `tju`.
Juwaliny	Tjiwarliñ, Tjiwarliny	WA.

[edit] K

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Kaantju	Gandanju, Gandju, Kaantyu, Kamdhue, Kandju, Kandyu, Kanju, Kanyu, Karnu	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `kbe`.
Kala Lagaw Ya		QLD.
Kalaw Kawaw Ya		QLD.
Kalaamaya	Galamai, Galamaya, Jaburu, Kaburn, Kalamaia, Kelamai, Natingero, Njindango, Takalako	WA.
Kalaku	Gala:gu, Galaagu, Kaburn, Kalaaku, Kalako, Kalakul, Kalarko, Kallaar, Kallaargu, Karlaku, Malba, Malpa, Marlba	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `kba`.
Kaniyang	Ganajang, Kaneang, Kaniyan, Kunyung	WA.
Karajarri	Garadjari, Garadjeri, Garadjiri, Garadyari, Gard'are, Guradjara, Karrajarri	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `gbd`.
Kariyarra	Gariera, Kaierra, Kariara, Kariera, Karriara, Karriarra, Kariyara, Kyeara	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `vka`.
Kaurna		SA. ISO 639-3 code: `zku`.
Kawarrangg		QLD.
Kija	Gidja, Kidja, Kitja, Lunga, Lungga	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `gia`.
Kok-Nar	Kok Narr	QLD.
Koko-Bera	Gugubera, Kok Kaber, Kok-Kaper, Kok-Kapér, Koko Bera, Koko Pera, Kukubera	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `kkp`.
Kriol	Creole, Pidgin English, Roper-Bamyili Creole	WA, NT & QLD. Developed post-contact. ISO 639-3 code: `rop`.
Kukatj	Gugadj	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `ggd`.
Kukatja	Gogodja, Gugadja, Gugudja, Kukaja	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `kux`.
Kuku Thaypan	Kuku-Thaypan, Thaypan	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `typ`.
Kuluwarrang	Guluwarin, Kuluwarin	WA.
Kurrama	Gurama, Karama, Karima, Kerama, Korama, Korima, Kurama	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `vku`.
Kurrtjar	Gurdjar, Kurtjar, Kurtjjar	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `gdj`.
Kuthant		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `xut`.
Kuuk Thaayorre	Gugudayor, Kuktayor, Kukudayore, Kuuk Thaayoore, Kuuk Thaayorre, Taior, Thaayore, Thayore, Thayorre	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `thd`.
Kuuku Ya'u	Koko-Ja'o, Kokoyao, Kuuku-Ya'u, Ya'o	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `kyu`.
Kuyani	Guyani, Kijani, Kwiani	SA. Extinct. ISO 639-3 code: `gvy`.

[edit] L

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Lairmairrener		Central TAS.
Linngithigh	Leningitij, Linngithig	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `lnj`.
Luthigh		QLD.

[edit] M

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Malgana	Malngin, Maljanna, Maldjana, Malkana	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `vml`.
Malyangaba	Maljangapa, Maljangpa, Maljangaba, Malya-napa, Mullia-arpa, Mulya-napa, Mulya-nappa, Malynapa, Maljapa, Malyapa, Karikari, Bulali	SA.
Mangala	Manala, Mangalaa, Mangarla, Maŋala, Minala	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `mem`.
Martuthunira	Maratunia, Mardadhunira, Mardathon, Mardathoni, Mardathoonera, Mardatuna, Mardatunera, Mardudhoonera, Mardudhunera, Mardudhunira, Mardudjungara, Marduduna, Mardudunera, Marduthunira, Mardutunera, Mardutunira, Marduyunira, Martuthinya, and Martuyhunira	WA. Extinct. ISO 639-3 code: `vma`.
Maya	Maia, Maja	WA.
Mbabaram	Barbaram	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `vmb`.
Mbiywom		QLD.
Miriwoong	Mariung, Merong, Miriung, Miriwun, Miriwung, Mirriwung, Mirrwu, Mirung	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `mep`.
Miwa	Bagu, Miwi, Pela	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `vmi`.
Mpakwithi		QLD.
Mpalityanh		QLD.
Munumburru	Munumburu	WA.
Murrinh-patha	Garama, Murinbada, Murinbata, Murinjbada	NT. ISO 639-3 code: `mwf`.

[edit] N

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Narangga	Nanunga, Naranga, Narranga, Narranggu, Narrangu, Narungga	SA. ISO 639-3 code: `nnr`.
Nauo	Nawu	SA. Extinct.
Ngadjuri		SA.
Ngardi	Ngadi, Narti, Ngati	WA.
Ngarinyin	Ngarinjin, Ungarinjin, Ungarinyin	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `ung`.
Ngarinyman	Ngaringman, Ngarinman	NT. ISO 639-3 code: `nbj`.
Ngarla		WA. ISO 639-3 code: `nlr`.
Ngarluma	Gnalluma, Gnalooma, Gnalouma, Ngallooma, Ngalluma, Ngalooma, Ngaluma	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `nrl`.
Ngarnawu	Ngarnaw	WA.
Ngkoth		QLD.
Ngumbarl	Ngoombarl, Ngormbal, Ngumbal	WA.
Ngunawal	Ngunnawal	NSW.
Nhanta	Nhanda	WA.
Nhuwala	Ngoala, Noala, Noalla, Nooela, Nuela	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `nhf`.
Nimanburru	Nimanboorroo, Nimanboro, Nimanbur, Nimanburu, Ninamburu	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `nmp`.
Ntra'ngith		QLD.
Nuenonne		SE TAS extinct.
Nukunu	Njuguna, Nokunna, Noocoona, Nookoona, Nuguna, Nugunu, Nukana, Nukuna, Nukunnu	SA. Extinct. ISO 639-3 code: `nnv`.
Nyamal	Gnamo, Namel, Njamal, Njamarl, Nyamel	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `nly`.
Nyangumarta	Njangamarda, Njangumarda, Nyangumarda, Nyangumata, Nyaŋumada	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `nna`.
Nyikina	Njigina, Nyigena, Nyigina	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `nyh`.
Nyininy	Njining, Njininj, Nyinin	WA.
Nyulnyul	Njul-Njul, Nyol-Nyol, Nyoolnyool, Nyul Nyul	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `nyv`.

[edit] O

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Okunjan	Ogh-Undjan, Ogondyan	QLD.

[edit] P

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Panyjima	Bandjima, Banjima, Banyjima, Paanjima, Pandjima, Pand'ima, Panjima, Panjtjima, Panyjima, Panytyima	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `pnw`.
Paredarerme		TAS.
Payungu	Baiong, Baiung, Bajungu, Bayungu, Biong, Pajungu, Payu	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `bxj`.
Peerapper	Pee rap per	TAS.
Peramangk		SA extinct.
Pinikura	Binigura, Binnigoora, Binniguru, Pinigura, Pinneegoora	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `pnv`.
Pintupi	Bindubi	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `piu`.
Pitjantjatjara		SA. ISO 639-3 code: `pjt`.
Plangermaireener		TAS.
Pyemmaire		TAS.

[edit] T

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Thalanyji	Dalandji, Dalendi, Dhalandji, Djalandji, Djalendi, Talaindji, Talandi, Talandji, Talangee, Talanjee, Tallainga, Tallainji, Taloinga, Thalantji	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `dhl`.
Thargarri	Dalgari, Dal'gari, Dargari, Dhargari, Targari, Tarkarri, Tarlgarri, Tarugari, Thadgarri, Thargari, Tharrkari	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `dhr`
Tommeginne		NNW TAS.
Toogee		SW TAS.
Torres Strait Creole	Cape York Creole, Torres Strait Broken, Torres Strait Pidgin	QLD. Developed post-contact. ISO 639-3 code: `tcs`.
Tyerremotepanner		NNE TAS.

[edit] U

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Umiida	Umida, Umi:da	WA.
Umpila		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `ump`.
Unggarangu	Unggarangi	WA.
Unggumi	Ungkami, Wunggumi	WA.
Uradhi		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `urf`.
Uw Olkola	Olkola, Olgolo	QLD.
Uw Oykangand	Oykangand	QLD.

[edit] W

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Wajarri	Watjari, Watjarri, Wadjari, Wadjeri	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `wbv`.
Walangama		QLD.
Walmajarri	Walmadjari, Walmadjeri, Walmajiri, Walmatjari, Walmatjiri, Walmayari	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `wmt`.
Wangkajunga	Wangkatjungka, Wonggadjunggu	WA.
Wanyjirra	Wandjira, Wandjirra, Wanjira	NT.
Warlpiri	Wailbri, Walbiri, Waljbiri, Walpiri	NT. ISO 639-3 code: `wbp`.
Warriyangka	Warianga, Wariangga, Wariengga, Wariwonga, Wariwongga, Wariyangga, Warri-wonga, Woorienga	WA. Extinct. ISO 639-3 code: `wri`.
Warrwa	Warwa, Warwar	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `wwr`.
Western Desert language		WA, NT & SA.
Wik Me'nh		QLD.
Wik Muminh	Kugu-Muminh, Kuku-Muminh, Wik-Mumin, Wik Muminh	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `xmh`.
Wik Mungkan	Munkan, Wik-Mungkan, Wik-Mungkhn, Wik-Munkan	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `wim`.
Wik Ngathrr	Wik-Ngathara, Wik-Ngatharr, Wik-Ngatharra, Wik-Ngathrr, Wikngatara	QLD.
Wilawila	Wila-Wila	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `wil`.
Winyjarrumi	Windjarumi	WA.
Wiradjuri	Waradgeri, Warandgeri, Werogery, Wiiratheri, Wira-Athoree, Wiradjuri, Wiradhuri, Wiradhurri, Wiraduri, Wiradyuri, Wiraiarai, Wiraidyuri, Wirajeree, Wirashuri, Wiratheri, Wirracharee, Wirrai'yarrai, Wirrathuri, Wooragurie	NSW. ISO 639-3 code: `wrh`.
Wirangu	Warrangoo, Wirongu, Wironguwongga, Wirrung, Wirrunga	SA. ISO 639-3 code: `wiw`.
Woiwurrung	Woiwurrong, Woiworung	VIC extinct.
Wolyamidi	Woldjamidi, Wol'jamidi, Wolyamidi	WA.
Worrorra	Worora, Worrora, Wurora	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `unp`.
Wunambal	Unambal, Wunambul	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `wub`.
Wurla	Ola, Worla, Wula	WA.

[edit] Y

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Yandruwandha	Yandrruwantha	SA & QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `ynd`.
Yankunytjatjara	Jangkundjara, Yankunjtjatjarra, Yankuntatjara	SA. ISO 639-3 code: `kdd`.
Yanyuwa	Aniula, Anula, Anyula, Janjula, Yanula, Yanyula	NT & QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `jao`.
Yawarawarga	Yawarrawarrka	SA & QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `yww`.
Yawijibaya	Jawdjibara, Yaudjibara, Yawjibarra	WA.
Yawuru	Jauor, Yaoro, Yawooroo	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `ywr`.
Yidiny	Idin, Idindji, Idinji, Jidindji, Yetinji, Yiddinji, Yidin, Yidindji, Yidini, Yitintyi	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `yii`.
Yiiji	Jeidji, Yeidji	WA.
Yindjibarndi	Een-ge-pan-ty, Indjibandi, Ingibandi, Jindjibandi, Jindjiparndi, Yinjibarndi	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `yij`.
Yinggarda	Inggarda, Ingara, Ingarda, Ingarra, Ingarrah, Inparra, Jinggarda, Yingkarta, Kakarakala	WA. ISO 639-3 code: `yia`.
Yinhawangka	Inawonga, Innawonga, Inyawonga	WA.
Yinwum		QLD.
Yir-Thangedl		QLD.
Yir-Yoront	Jir Joront, Yir Yiront, Yir Yoront	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: `yiy`.
Yulparija	Julbaridja, Julbre, Yulbaridya, Yurlparija	WA.
Yuwaalaraay	Wallarai	NSW.
Yuwaaliyaay	Euahlayi, Yuwaalayaay	NSW.

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List of Australian Aboriginal languages

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[edit] N

[edit] O

[edit] P

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[edit] U

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