Luganda
Also known as: Ganda
A Bantu language of central Uganda, the most-spoken Ugandan Bantu language and the historical court language of the Buganda kingdom. Widely used as a lingua franca in Kampala.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Luganda?
Luganda is a dialect of Luganda.
Which region is Luganda associated with?
Luganda is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Luganda known by other names?
Yes — Luganda is also referred to as Ganda.