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`.
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	Notes
Damin	Demiin	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`.
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.
Lardil	Leerdil	QLD moribund.
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`.
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`.
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`.
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`.
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.
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`.
Yulparija	Julbaridja, Julbre, Yulbaridya, Yurlparija	WA.
Yukulta	Jokula	QLD, Doomagee region
Yuwaalaraay	Wallarai	NSW.
Yuwaaliyaay	Euahlayi, Yuwaalayaay	NSW.

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