List of Australian Aboriginal languages

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This is a list of Australian Aboriginal languages and dialects.

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[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.
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.
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.
Yukulta Jokula QLD, Doomagee region
Yuwaalaraay Wallarai NSW.
Yuwaaliyaay Euahlayi, Yuwaalayaay NSW.

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