Yucatec Maya
Also known as: Maya, Mayaʼ tʼaan
The most-spoken Mayan language, used across the Yucatán peninsula by around 800,000 people. Direct linguistic descendant of the language used in the Maya hieroglyphic inscriptions of the Classic period.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Yucatec Maya?
Yucatec Maya is a dialect of Yucatec Maya.
Which region is Yucatec Maya associated with?
Yucatec Maya is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.
Is Yucatec Maya known by other names?
Yes — Yucatec Maya is also referred to as Maya, Mayaʼ tʼaan.