Bemba
Also known as: Chibemba, Icibemba
A Bantu language and the most-spoken indigenous language of Zambia, used across the Northern, Luapula, and Copperbelt provinces. A major lingua franca on the Zambian Copperbelt.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Bemba?
Bemba is a dialect of Bemba.
Which region is Bemba associated with?
Bemba is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Bemba known by other names?
Yes — Bemba is also referred to as Chibemba, Icibemba.