Standard Punjabi
The Majhi variety of central Punjab on both sides of the India-Pakistan border. The basis of the literary standard for both Gurmukhi-script Indian Punjabi and Shahmukhi-script Pakistani Punjabi.
Lahnda
Also known as: Western Punjabi, Saraiki cluster
The Western Punjabi cluster of Pakistan, including Saraiki and Hindko. Often classified as a distinct language group rather than a Punjabi dialect.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Lahnda?
Lahnda is a dialect of Punjabi.
Which region is Lahnda associated with?
Lahnda is part of the South Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Lahnda known by other names?
Yes — Lahnda is also referred to as Western Punjabi, Saraiki cluster.
What are the other dialects of Punjabi?
Punjabi also includes Majhi Punjabi, Doabi. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Punjabi dialects
See on the atlas →The Punjabi of the Doaba region between the Beas and Sutlej rivers. The variety with the largest Sikh diaspora footprint, especially in the United Kingdom and Canada.