Juhuri dialect

Juhuri

Also known as: Judeo-Tat, Judeo-Tati, Mountain Jewish, Juhuro, Juwuri

A Southwestern Iranian language of the Mountain Jews of the eastern Caucasus, historically classed as a Judeo-Tat variety. Spoken in Krasnaya Sloboda (Quba) in Azerbaijan and Derbent in Dagestan, with substantial Hebrew, Aramaic, and Azerbaijani influence. Written historically in Hebrew script, then Cyrillic from the Soviet period onward.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Juhuri?

Juhuri is a dialect of Juhuri.

Which region is Juhuri associated with?

Juhuri is part of the Middle East region on DialectAtlas.

Is Juhuri known by other names?

Yes — Juhuri is also referred to as Judeo-Tat, Judeo-Tati, Mountain Jewish, Juhuro, Juwuri.