List of Australian Aboriginal languages

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A language map, different colours represent different language families:      Greater Pama-Nyungan     Laragiya     Tiwi     Bunaban     Daly     Limilngan     Djeragan     Nyulnyulan      Wororan     Djamindjungan     West Barkly     Yiwaidjan     Giimbiyu     Umbugarla     Gunwinyguan     Garawa
A language map, different colours represent different language families:
     Greater Pama-Nyungan     Laragiya     Tiwi     Bunaban     Daly     Limilngan     Djeragan     Nyulnyulan      Wororan     Djamindjungan     West Barkly     Yiwaidjan     Giimbiyu     Umbugarla     Gunwinyguan     Garawa

This is a list of Australian Aboriginal languages and dialects.

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Contents

[edit] A

Name Synonyms Family 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.
Alyawarre  ? N.T. ISO 639-3 code: aly.
Amurdag N.T.
Andajin  ? WA.
Anmatyerre N.T. ISO 639-3 code: amx.
Aritinngithigh QLD.
Awabakal Awabagal NSW. Extinct.
Awngthim QLD.
Ayapathu  ?.

[edit] B

Name Synonyms Notes
Badimaya Widimaya, Parti-Maya WA. ISO 639-3 code: bia.
Bandjalang  ? N.S.W. ISO 639-3 code: bdy.
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.
Bidjigal Bediagal NSW. May have been a dialect of Eora or Dharuk
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 Family Notes
Dalabon Buin, Boun, Buan, Bouin, Buwan, Dalabon, Dangbon, Gundangbon, Ngalabon, Ngalkbon, Nalabon Gunwingguan Northern Territory ISO 639-3 code: ngk.
Damin Demiin Constructed language QLD Extinct
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.
Djabwurung  ? Vic ISO 639-3 code:dgg?.
Dharawal Dharawaal, Thurrawal, Thurawal, Turrubul NSW. Extinct. ISO 639-3 code: tbh.
Dhauwurdwurung Gunditjmara VIC. Extinct.
Diyari Dieri Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Karna S.A Extinct ISO 639-3 code: dif
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 Family Notes
Jabirrjabirr Djaberdjaber, Djaber-Djaber, Dyaberdyaber, Jabirr-Jabirr WA. ISO 639-3 code: dyb.
Jaminjung Djamindjung NT. ISO 639-3 code: djd.
Jardwadjai  ? Vic. ISO 639-3 code: ?.
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.
Jingulu Pama-Nyungan, Barkly N.T.
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 Family 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.
Kayardild Gajadilt, Gajardild, Gayadilt, Gayardild, Gayardilt, Kaiadilt, Malununda Pama-Nyungan, Tangic QLD, Bentinck Island. ISO 639-3 code: gyd.
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.
Kullili Kullili, Kullila, Galili QLD. ISO 639-3 code: kul.
Kuluwarrang Guluwarin, Kuluwarin WA.
Kunja  ? Qld.
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.
Lardil Leerdil QLD moribund ISO 639-3 code: lbz..
Linngithigh Leningitij, Linngithig QLD. ISO 639-3 code: lnj.
Lower Burdekin  ?
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.
Matngele N.T. ISO 639-3 code: zml.
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.
Muruwari Qld. ISO 639-3 code: zmu.

[edit] N

Name Synonyms Family Notes
Narangga Nanunga, Naranga, Narranga, Narranggu, Narrangu, Narungga SA. ISO 639-3 code: nnr.
Nauo Nawu SA. Extinct.
Ngaatjatjarra Ngaatjatjara, Ngaadadjarra W.A.
Ngadjuri SA.
Ngalakan  ? NT. ISO 639-3 code: nig.
Ngan'gityemerri Ngan.gi-tjemerri, Nangikurrunggurr N.T.
Ngangikurrunggurr  ? NT
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.
Ngarnka Pama-Nyungan languages, Barkly N.T
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.
Noongar WA. ISO 639-3 code: noo.
Ntra'ngith QLD.
Nuenonne SE TAS extinct.
Nukunu Njuguna, Nokunna, Noocoona, Nookoona, Nuguna, Nugunu, Nukana, Nukuna, Nukunnu SA. Extinct. ISO 639-3 code: nnv.
Nungali Yirram languages N.T.
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 Descendants List,R & D Hunter,L.E. Teakle.
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.
Tharawal  ? NSW. ISO 639-3 code: tbh
Thargarri Dalgari, Dal'gari, Dargari, Dhargari, Targari, Tarkarri, Tarlgarri, Tarugari, Thadgarri, Thargari, Tharrkari WA. ISO 639-3 code: dhr
Thiin WA. Extinct.
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 Family Notes
Wambaya Pama-Nyungan, Barkly N.T
Wardaman  ? WA. ISO 639-3 code: wrr.
Wajarri Watjari, Watjarri, Wadjari, Wadjeri WA. ISO 639-3 code: wbv.
Wagiman Wageman, Wogeman, Wakiman, NT. ISO 639-3 code: waq.
Walangama QLD.
Walmajarri Walmadjari, Walmadjeri, Walmajiri, Walmatjari, Walmatjiri, Walmayari WA. ISO 639-3 code: wmt.
Wangkumara Wanggumara Qld.
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.
Warrungu Warrangu, Warrango QLD.
Warrwa Warwa, Warwar WA. ISO 639-3 code: wwr.
Western Desert language See article for the various dialects. 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 Pama-Nyungan, Kulin VIC extinct.
Wolyamidi Woldjamidi, Wol'jamidi, Wolyamidi WA.
Worimi NSW extinct.
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.
Yaralde Yaraldi, Yaralde Tingar, Narrinyeri, Ngarrindjeri, Ngarinyeri SA ISO 639-3 code: nay.
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.
Yorta Yorta  ? Vic. ISO 639-3 code: ?.
Yulparija Julbaridja, Julbre, Yulbaridya, Yurlparija WA.
Yukulta Jokula QLD, Doomagee region
Yuwaalaraay Wallarai NSW.
Yuwaaliyaay Euahlayi, Yuwaalayaay NSW.

[edit] References

These sources conflict to some degree with one another.