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.