Sami dialect

Northern Sami

Also known as: Davvisámegiella

The largest Sami language, spoken by the indigenous Sami people across northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The most documented and standardised of the Sami languages.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Northern Sami?

Northern Sami is a dialect of Sami.

Which region is Northern Sami associated with?

Northern Sami is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.

Is Northern Sami known by other names?

Yes — Northern Sami is also referred to as Davvisámegiella.