Maasai dialect

Maasai

Also known as: Maa, Olmaa

A Nilotic language spoken by the Maasai people across southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. Closely related to Samburu and Camus within the Maa cluster.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Maasai?

Maasai is a dialect of Maasai.

Which region is Maasai associated with?

Maasai is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.

Is Maasai known by other names?

Yes — Maasai is also referred to as Maa, Olmaa.