Maninka
Also known as: Malinke, Mandinka
A Manding Niger-Congo language of Upper Guinea and adjacent Mali. The historical language of the Mali Empire and the closest living relative of the Mandinka of Senegambia.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Maninka?
Maninka is a dialect of Maninka.
Which region is Maninka associated with?
Maninka is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Maninka known by other names?
Yes — Maninka is also referred to as Malinke, Mandinka.