List of Aboriginal languages of New South Wales facts for kids
Before 1788, many Aboriginal Australians lived in the area we now call New South Wales. They spoke about 35 to 40 different languages. These languages also had between 70 and 100 dialects.
Some of these languages are very similar. Many are not spoken fluently anymore. Some are even called "endangered" or "extinct" by language experts. But First Nations people often call them "sleeping" languages. This is because they can be woken up and used again.
Before colonists arrived, Aboriginal languages were not written down. Instead, knowledge was passed on through spoken stories for thousands of years. This included information about the land, stars, environment, and how to find your way. It also covered creation stories, seasons, and the deep connections First Nations people have to their land and each other.
When word lists and written records were made after colonisation, they were often done by people who weren't language experts. Because of this, there are many different spellings. Also, understanding the grammar of some languages can be hard without fluent speakers.
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Why Aboriginal Languages Are Important
Aboriginal languages are super important. They hold thousands of years of history, culture, and wisdom. These languages connect people to their ancestors, their land, and their identity.
In 2017, the New South Wales Aboriginal Languages Act became law. This was a big step! It was the first law in Australia to officially recognise how important First Languages are. This law helps protect and bring back these special languages.
Bringing Languages Back to Life
There's a cool project in NSW called the Aboriginal Language and Culture Nest. It brings communities together who share a language. They work to "revitalise, reclaim, and maintain" their traditional languages. This means they are working to bring them back to life, get them back, and keep them strong.
Some of the languages these Nests focus on include Bundjalung, Gamilaraay, Gumbaynggirr, Wiradjuri, and Paakantji/Baarkintji.
During the International Year of Indigenous Languages, a special exhibition called "Living Language" showed how First Nations people across NSW are working to save their languages. It highlighted the challenges of language loss and the amazing efforts to bring them back.
Learning About Languages
The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) helps keep track of information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. They have a huge database called AUSTLANG. It lists many languages and their different names. This information is shared freely so people can learn and use it.
Below are some of the Aboriginal languages from New South Wales. You'll see their main name, a special code, and other names they might be known by.
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| Language | AIATSIS AUSTLANG code | Also known as (AUSTLANG synonyms) | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arakwal | E13 | Aragwal, Arakawal, Coo al, Gundurima, Jahwun Jere, Jawjumjeri, Kagung, Kahwul, Kogung, Lismore tribe, Naiang, Njung, Nyung, Tugurimba, Yawkum yore, Gundurimba, Jawhumjeri, Yawkum yere | |
| Awabakal | S66 | Awabagal, Awaba, Kuri, Kuringgai, Lake Macquarie, Awarbukal, Arwarburkarl, Newcastle tribe | |
| Baanbay | E8 | Kumbainggar, Gumbainggir, Baanbay/Banbai, Banbai, Gamlamang, Jiegera, Kumbainggiri, Yaygir, Yuungay, Ahnbi, Babnbi, Baanbay Ahnbi, Dandai, Bahnbi | |
| Bandjigali | D17 | Bandjangali, Pantyikali, Paakantyi, Wanjiwalku, Bandjagali, Barkindji, Milya uppa, Barkinji, Barkinjee, Barkunjee, Bahkunji, Pa:kindzi, Bakandji, Bahkunjy, Barkinghi, Parkungi, Par kengee, Parkingee, Bakanji, Bakandi, Bargunji, Bagundji, Bagandji, Bpaagkon jee, Kurnu, Kkengee, Kornoo, Kaiela, Wimbaja, | |
| Baraba Baraba | D5 | Barababaraba, Baraba baraba, Baraparapa, Barappur, Bareber Bareber, Barraba barraba, Barrababarraba, Birraba birraba, Boora boora, Boorabirraba, Booraboora, Boort, Burabura, Burappa, Burapper, Burrabura ba, Burraburburaba, Burreba burreba, Karraba, Beraba Beraba, Berrapper dialect, Barrappur, Baraber, Boraipar, Boora Boora, Lower Loddon tribe, Boort tribe | |
| Barranbinya | D26 | Barranbinja, Baranbinja, Barren binya, Barrumbinya, Barrunbarga, Burrabinya, Burranbinga, Burranbinya, Burrumbinya, Burrunbinya, Parran binye, Barabinja, Baranbinya, Burrun binya, Burrunbinia, Burrunbinya | |
| Bidawal | S49 | Bidhawal, Bidwell, Biduwul, Beddiwell, Bida:wal, Biduelli, Bidwelli, Bidwill, Birdawal, Birdhawal, Birtowall, Kwai dhang, Maap, Muk dhang, Birrdhawal, Bid, doo, wul, Bidooal, Bida, Brida, Bidwilli, Bida:wa:l, Mawp, Muk thang, Mukdhang, Mukthang | |
| Bigambul | D34 | Bigambal, Pikambul, Bee gum bul, Beegumbul, Begumble, Bigabul, Bigambel, Bigumble, Bigunbil, Peekumble, Pickimbul, Pickum bul, Pickumbil, Pickumble, Picum bul, Picumbill, Pikambal, Pikum bul, Pikumbal, Pikumbil, Pikumbul, Pikumpal, Preagalgh, Pregalgh, Wee n gul la mbul, Wigal wollumbul, Bigumbil, Wee n gul la m bul | |
| Birpai | E3 | Birpay, Worimi, Birbay, Biripi, Biribi, Birippi, Birrapee, Birrbay, Birripai, Birripi, Bripi, Brippai, Waw wyper, Biribai, Birrbay, Gathang, Kattang | |
| Bolali | D11 | Paakantyi, Bulaali, Bulalli, Maljangapa, Wiljakali, Pulaali, Pulakali, Maljangaba, Malya napa, Mulya napa, Mulya nappa, Milya uppa, Mullia arpa, Muliaarpa, Malynapa, Malja:pa, Malyapa, Nalyanapa, Malgangara, Karikari, Bulali for Maljangapa, Wilyakali, Wiljali, Wiljagali, Willoo, Bo arli, Bulali for Wiljakali | |
| Bundjalung | E12 | Bandjalang, Arakwal, Badjulung, Banjalang, Birihn, Dinggabal, Geinyan, Gidabal, Jukambal, Jukambe, Kalibal, Keinjun, Kitabal, Minjunbal, Ngarahgwal, Nyangbal, Wahlubal, Widjubal, Wiyabal, Wudjehbal, Yugambeh, Badjalang, Badjelang, Bandjalong, Bandjelang, Bandyalang, Bandjalung, Bunjalung |
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| Language | AIATSIS AUSTLANG code | Also known as (AUSTLANG synonyms) | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danggali | D14, D59 | Paakantyi, Dhanggaali, Milpulo, Dhanggagarli, Dangali, Danggadi, Tungarlee, Tongaranka, Danggagali, Tung arlee, Dthang gaa lee, Dthanggka, Dthanggha, Paritke, Paridke, Momba, Nanja, Nanjara, Nonnia, Nganya, Scotia blacks, Nju:wiki, Yakumban, Yakkumbata, Yakayok, Jakojako, Jokajoka, Yokka Yokka, Yaak yakko, Milpulko, Mailpurlgu, Mamba | |
| Darkinung | S65 | Darkinjung, Darkinjang, Darginyung, Darknung, Darkin nyoong, Darginjang | |
| Daruk | S64 | Sydney, Dharug, Darug, Dharuk, Oharruk, Dharrok, Darrkinyung, Dharruk, Dharrook, Darrook, Broken Bay tribe | |
| Dhanggatti | E6 | Dunghutti, Dhanggatti, Djan gadi, Thangatti, Dyangadi, Dainggatti, Dainggati, Dhan gadi, Ngaku, Thungutti, Dangadi, Danggetti, Dhangatty, Thangatty, Dangati, Tangetti, Burgadi, Boorkutti, Dhanggadi, Djangadi, Dunggudi, Thungatti, Djaingadi, Dang getti, Danghetti, Danggadi, Dhangatty, Yuungai, Yunggai, Tang gette, Burugardi, Nulla Nulla, Amberu, Himberrong, Jang, Yung, Dhunggutti, Dhunghutti | |
| Dharamba | S56 | Dhurga, Tharumba, Wandandian, Kurial yuin, Murraygaro, Jervis Bay tribe | |
| Dharawal | S59 | Tharawal, Thurawal, Wodiwodi, Dariwal, Gujangal, Guyangal, Dharawa, Thurrawal, Turuwul, Turrubul, Turuwull, Turawal, Dharawal, Darawal, Mathews, Darawa:l, Carawal, Thurrawall, Turu wal, Ta ga ry, Five Islands tribe | |
| Dhurga | S53 | Yuin, Djiringanj, Dyirringan, Thaua, Thawa, Walbanga, Wandandian, Thurga, Thoorga, Tindale, Wurm, Dhu:rga, Oates, Durga, Bugellimanji, Bargalia, Moruya tribe, Thauaira, Du:rga, Tharawal, Tadera manji, Guyanagal, Guyangal yuin, Murring, Katungal, Baianga, Paiendra, Paienbera | |
| Djirringany | S51 | Djirringanj, Yuin, Djiringanj/Dyirringan, Dhurga, Djiringanj, Dyirringan, Thaua, Thawa, Walbanga, Wandandian, Dyirringany, Jiringayn, Jeringin | |
| Eora | S61 | Sydney, Iora, Gamaraygal, Gameraigal, Iyora, Biyal Biyal, Eo ra, Ea ora, Yo ra, Kameraigal, Kem:arai, Kemmaraigal, Camera gal, Cammera, Camerray gal, Cam meray, Kemmirai gal, Gweagal, Bedia mangora, Gouia gul, Gouia, Botany Bay tribe, Wanuwangul, Kadigal, Caddiegal, Cadigal, Gadigal | |
| Galibal | E15 | Galival, Kalibal, Moorung moobar, Murwillumbah | |
| Gamilaraay | D23 | Gamilaroi, Kamilaroi, Euahlayi, Guyinbaray, Juwalarai, Ualarai, Walarai, Weraerai, Wirajarai, Kamilarai, Kamilroi, Kamalarai, Koomilroi, Gunilroi, Guminilroi, Gumilray, Camleroy, Euhahlayi, Gamilray, Northern Gamilaraay, Peel River language, Kamilaori, Kamilari, Kamu, laroi, Kaameelarrai, Kamileroi, Komleroy, Gamilroi, Kahmilaharoy, Kamilary, Gumilroi, Gummilroi, Gummilray, Kimilari, Karmil, Kamil, Comleroy, Ghummilarai, Cammealroy, Kahmilari, Kakmilari, Cumilri, Cam ell eri, Cum milroy, Cummeroy, Gunnilaroi, Kahml Duhai, Yauan, Tjake, Tyake, Gomeroi | |
| Garanggaba | L15 | Karenggapa, Garanggaba, Karengappa, Karrengappa, Kurengappa, Karengapa | |
| Gawambaray | D39, D57 | Coo in bur ri, Gawambarai, Ginniebal, Goinberai, Guinberai, Guinbrai, Juwalarai, Kawambarai, Kawamparai, Koinbere, Koinberi, Koinberri, Kwambarai"Mole tribe", Mooran Mooran, Waholari, Walarai, Walari, Warlarai, Weraerai, Weraiari, Wiraiarai, Wirra:arai, Wirri Wirri, Wirriri, Wirriwirri, Wolaroi, Wolaroo, Wolleri, Wolroi, Woolaroi, Wooratherie, Gawambaray, Goin berai, Mole tribe, Wirairai, Wallaroi, Wolroi, Walro, Wolaroi, Wullaroi | |
| Geawegal | E1, D63 | Garewagal, Geawagal, Geawe gal, Gweagal, Keawaikal, Keawekal, Kawawaykal, Geawegal, Gwegal, Gwiyagal, Guyagal | |
| Githabul | E14 | Gidhabal, Gidabal, Bandjalang, Kidabal, Kidjabal, Kita bool, Kittabool, Kitabool, Kitapul, Gidabul, Gidjoobal, Kuttibul, Noowidal | |
| Gogai | D56 | Wakawaka, Barungam, Barunggam, Cogai, Gogai, Kogai, Murrumgama, Murrumningama, Murrungama, Parrungoom, Murrum ningama | |
| Gujangal | S50 | Guyangal | |
| Gumbaynggir | E7 | Baanbay, Banbai, Bellingen tribe, Bellinger tribe, Cambanggarie, Coombagoree, Coombangree, Coombargaree, Coombyn gura, Coombyngara, Coombyngura, Coombyugura, Cumbainggar, Gumbaynggir, Guinbainggiri, Gumbainggirr, Gumbainga, Gumbainggar, Gumbanga, Gumbanggar, Gumbanggeri, Gumbanjaree, Gumbayngir, Gunbainygar, Gumbaigar, Gunbaigar, Gumbaingar, Gumbainggir, Gamlamang, Jiegera, Kumbainggiri, Kombaingheri, Kombinegherry, Koombabgghery, Koombainga, Koombanggary, Koombanggherry, Koombangi, Kumbaingeri, Kumbainggeri, Kumbainggir, Kumbainggirri, Kumbainggar, Kumbaingir, Koombangghery, Kumbanggerri, Koombanggaree, Kumbainggerri, Kumbinggeri, Kumbanggar, Kom baingheri, Kumbangerai, Kumbangar, Nimboy, Orara, Woolgoolga, Yaygir, Yuungay | |
| Gundungurra | S60 | Burragorang, Gundungura, Gundaahmyro, Gundungorra, Cundunorah, Gundungari, Gundanora, Gurra gunga, Gungungurra | |
| Gunybaray | D15 | Guyinbaraay, Gunjbaraay, Kamilaroi, Guyinbaray, Euahlayi, Gamilaroi, Juwalarai, Ualarai, Walarai, Weraerai, Wirajarai, Gunjbarai, Gunjbarri, Koinberi, Koinberri, Kawambarai, Cooinburri, Kawamparai, Koinbere, Gawambarai, Goin berai, Guinbrai, Guinberai, Mole tribe, Coo in bur ri, Wirriri, Wirriwirri, Wooratherie | |
| Gurungada | S57 |
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| Language | AIATSIS AUSTLANG code | Also known as (AUSTLANG synonyms) | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaitmathang | S43 | Balangamida, Brajerak, Djilamatang, Duduroa, Kandangora, Omeo tribe, Theddora, Yaitmathang, Dhudhuroa, Dyinning middhang, Ginning matong, Gundanara, Gundanora, Jadjmadang, Jaithmathang, Jaitmatang, Jaitmathang, Jandangara, Jeenong metong, Kandangoramittung, Muddhang, Mudthang, Tharamirttong, Tharamittong, Tharomattay, Theddora mittung, Theddoramittung, Ya itma thang, Yaitmatheng, Yadjmadhang, Yai-itma-thang | |
| Ku-ring-gai | E95 | Guringay, Gringai, Gathang | |
| Kureinji | D6.1 | Gure:ndji, Gurendji,Gureinji, Grangema, Garnghes, Jungeegatchere, Karin, Keramin, Kerinma, Karinma, Karingma, Kemendok, Kureinyi, Kareingi, Ka rinma, Kinenekinene, Kianigane, Orangema, Pintwa, | |
| Kurnu | D25 | Darling, Cornu, Ee na won, Gu:nu, Gu:rnu, Guerno, Guno, Gurnu, Guula, Gunu, Kula, Koono, Koonoo, Kornoo, Kornu, Kuno, Noolulgo, Paakantyi, | |
| Malyangapa | L8 | Bulali, Bulalli, Karikari, Malgangara, Maljangapa, Malyangaba, Malgaaljangaba, Malja:pa, Maljanapa, Maljangaba, Malya napa, Malyanapa, Malyapa, Malynapa, Milya uppa, Milyauppa, Muliaarpa, Mullia arpa, Multyerra, Mulya napa, Mulya nappa, Mulyanapa, Mulyanappa, Ngurunta, Nalyanapa, | |
| Marawara | D6 | Beriko, Bandjigali, Berlko, Berri ait, Paakantyi, Marawara, Maraura, Ilaila, Jakajako, Mara:wara, Mareaura, Mareawura, Maroura, Marowera, Mare aura, Marowra, Marraa Warree, Waimbio, Wiimbaio, Wiimbo, Wimbaja, Waimbo, Wiimpaya, Yaakoyaako | |
| Minjungbal | E18 | Minyangbal, Minjangbal, Yugambal, Minjanbal, Boggangar, Minyowa, Minyung, Wangerriburra, Minjungbal, Gendo, Gando Minjang, Gan dowal, Ngandowul, Cudgingberry, Cood jingburra | |
| Muruwari | D32 | Muruwari, Muruwarri, Murawarri, Morowari, Marawari, MarraaWarree, Maruwari, Moorawarree, Moorawarrie, Morewari, Murawari, Murrawari, Murrawarri, Murri, Murueri, Muruworri, Muruwurri, Marraawarree, Murra warri, Yacko Yacko | |
| Mutti Mutti / Muthi Muthi | D8 | Madhi Madhi; Madi Madi; Bakiin; Mataua; Matimati; Matthee matthee; Moorta Moorta; Mudhi Mudhi; Muthimuthi; Muti muti; Muttee Muttee; Madimadi; Mutte Mutte; Madi madi |
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| Language | AIATSIS AUSTLANG code | Also known as (AUSTLANG synonyms) | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nari Nari | D9 | Narinari | |
| Nawalgu | D19 | Barundji, Bungyarlee, Paakantyi, Naualko, Parundji, Nawalko, Ngunnhalgu, Ngunnhlgri, Parooige, Unelgo, Nabarlgu, Ngunnhalgri, Milpulko, Mailpurlgu, Nawalgu, Nhaawu parlku, Wampandi, Wampangee, Wombungee, Wompungee | |
| Ngaku | E4 | Dainggatti, Dainggati, Dhan gadi, Dunghutti, Ngaagu, Ngagu, Niungacko, Thungutti | |
| Ngambaa | E5 | Ngaku, Ngeunbah, Niungacko, Ngamba, Ngambarr, Ngambar, | |
| Nganyaywana | D24 | Nganjaywana, Aneewan, Aniwan, Inuwon, Nganyaywana, Anaiwan, Anewan, Amberu, Anaywan, Ee na won, En née win, Eneewin, Enniwon, Enuin, Inuwen, Inuwon, Nee inuwon, Newana, nganyaywana, Nowan, Yenniwon, Dariwan, Eenewon, Narwon, Enni won, Inuwan | |
| Ngarigo | S46 | Bemeringal, "Boombala tribe", Bradjerak, Brajerak, Brajeran, "Cooma tribe" Currak da bidgee, Garego, Guramal, Gurmal, "Menero tribe", Murring, Ngarrugu, Walgalu, Narigo, Ngarago, Ngaragu, Ngarigu, Ngarego, Ngarico, Ngarroogoo, Ngarrugo, Ngaruku, Ngaryo, Ngundura, Nguramal, Ngarruga, Gur mal, Brajerang, Bombala tribe, Menero tribe, Cooma tribe, Ngairgo | |
| Ngiyampaa | D22 | Ngiyambaa, Ngempa, Ngiyampaa, Wangaaybuwan Ngiyambaa, Wailwan, Wongaibon, Waljwan, Weilwan, Ngemba, Wangaaypuwan, Gaiamba, Narran, Negunbah, Ngaiamba, Ngamba, Ngambar, Ngeumba, Ngeunbah, Ngiamba, Ngiemba, Ngiumba, Ngjamba, Ngjemba, Ngumbarr, Njemba, Noongaburrah, Nyamba, Ugumba, Gai amba | |
| Ngunawal | D3 | Gundungurra, Burragorang, Gurungada, Ngaonawal, Ngennigenwurro, Ngoonawal, Nungawal, Wonnawal, Yarr, Yiilima | |
| Nyangbal | E75 | Njangbal | |
| Paakantyi | D61, D12 | Bagandji, Bpaagkon jee, Kurnu, Kkengee, Kornoo, Kaiela, Baagandji, Darling, Barkindji, Ba:gundji, Baagandyi, Bagandji, Bagundji, Bahkunji, Bahkunjy, Bahroongee, Bahroonjee, Bakandi, Bakandji, Bakanji, Bandjagal, Bandjangali, Bargunji, Barindji, Barinji, Barkinghi, Barkinjee, Barkinji, Barkungee, Barkunjee, Barongee, Baroongee, Barrengee, Barrongee, Barundji, Barundyi, Barunga, Barungi, Beriait, Berri ait, Berriait, Bpaagkon jee, Bpaaroon jee, Bpaaroo, Bungyarlee, Burunga, Southern Paakantyi, Baagandji, Darling, Southern Baagandji, Bagundji, Barkindji, Barkinji, Barkungee, Bahkunji, Bahkunjy, Parkungi, Parkengee, Bakanji, Bakandi, Bargunji, Southern Bagundji, Barkinjee, Barkunjee, Pakindji, Pa:kindzi, Bakandji, Barkinghi, Par kengee, Parkingee, Paakantyi, Kaiela, Kornoo, Kurnu, Mailpurglu, Mil pulko, Ngunnhalgri, Pa:kindzi, Paakanji, Paakantji, Paakanytji, Pakindji, Parkengee, Parkingee, Parkungi, Parkunji, Paroinge, Paroo, Parooinge, Paru, Paruindi, Paruindji, Paruinji, Parundji, Baigundji, Unelgo, Wimbaja, Ba:gandji, Barkandji, Bagandji | |
| Thaua | S53, S54 | Guyanagal, Guyangal yuin, Murring, Katungal, Yuin, Djiringanj, Dyirringan, Thaua, Thawa, Walbanga, Wandandian, Thurga, Thoorga, Wurm, Dhu:rga, Durga, Bugellimanji, Bargalia, Moruya tribe, Thauaira, Dhurga, Du:rga, Tharawal, Tadera manji, Baianga, Paiendra, Paienbera, Walbunja, Walbanga, Yuin, Dhurga, Djiringanj, Dyirringan, Thaua, Thawa, Wandandian, Bargalia, Bugellimanji, Moruya tribe, Thoorga, Thurga, Bugellimangi |
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| Language | AIATSIS AUSTLANG code | Also known as (AUSTLANG synonyms) | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadi Wadi | D4 | Biangil, Dacournditch, Darty Darty, Nimp mam wern, Ta ta thi, Ta tathi, Taa tatty, Tar tarthee, Tatatha, Tataty, Tatitati, Tunggut, Wadiwadi, Wathiwathi, Wathi Wathi, Watiwati, Wattewatte, Watthiwatthi, Watty watty, Wattywatty, Withaija, Woani, Wodiwodi, Wohdi Wohdi, Woonyi, Wotowotti, Wotti wotti, Wottowotti, Watte, Watte Watte, Watte watte, Wotte Wotte, Watty Watty, Wot te Wot te, Wa thi wa thi, Wati wati, Wathi wathi, Ouotti Ouotti, Wathie Waithie, Wattee Wattee, Wathi Watthi, Watthi watthi, Watthi Watthi, Wati Wati, Watty tribe, Wattu Wattu, Waddi Waddi | |
| Wadigali | L12 | Evelyn Creek tribe, Nadikali, Wardikali, Wadikali, Wadikali | |
| Wailwan | D20 | Wayilwan, Ngiyarnbaa, Walywan, Wilwan, Wallwan, Wailwun, Wilawun, Weilwun, Waal won, Wile Wan, Wali, Waljwan, Ngiumba, Wahoon | |
| Walbanga | S54 | Walbunja, Yuin, Dhurga, Djiringanj, Dyirringan, Thaua, Thawa, Wandandian, Bargalia, Bugellimanji, Moruya tribe, Thoorga, Thurga, Bugellimangi | |
| Walgalu | S47 | Guramal, Gurmal, Ngambri, Ngurmal, Kamberri, Tumut River people, Tumut tribe, Walgadu, Walgal, Walgulu, Wolgah, Wolgal | |
| Wandandian | S55 | Yuin, Dhurga, Djiringanj, Dyirringan, Thaua, Thawa, Walbanga, Dharamba, Dharumba, Gurial, Jervis Bay tribe, Kurialyuin, Kuriel, Murraygaro, Tharumba, Wandanian, Kurial yuin | |
| Wandjiwalgu | D21 | Wanyuparlku, Paakantyi, Wanjiwalku, Kongait, Pernowie, Pernowrie, Pono, Tongaranka, Wandjiwalku, Wanjwalgu, Wanyabalku, Wanyuwalgu, Weyneubulkoo, Weynoubulkoo, Wongimalko, Wonipalku, Wonjimalku, Wanyubarlgu, Wanjubalgu, Wonji malku | |
| Wangaaybuwan | D18 | Wangaaybuwan Ngiyambaa, Wongai bun, Wangaybuwan, Wonghibone, Wonjhi bon, Wonjibone, Wongi bone, Wonghibon, Wonghi, Wun gai, Wuzai, Wozai, Woyaibun, Mudall | |
| Wemba Wemba | D1 | Wamba Wamba, Wembawemba, Wambawamba, Womba, Weumba, Waamba, Yambayamba, Yamba, Wiembar, Wamba wamba, Yamba yamba, Swan Hill tribe, Moulmein dialect Moolamiin, Lake Boga dialect, The neighbourhood of Lake Boga, probably Moorebat, the Lower Loddon dialect, Kerang, Loddon R, dialect, Wa amba, Wamba, Wemba wemba, Lake Boga tribe, Waimbi waimbi, Wambo wambo, Waimbu Waimbu, Boga tribe, Wemberwemba, Waimbiwaimbi, WembaWemba, Jambajamba, Gourrmjanyuk, Gorrmjanyuk | |
| Wiljali | D13 | Bo arli, Bulali, Wiljaali, Wiljakali, Wiljagali, Willoo, Wiloo, Wilya, Wilyakali | |
| Wilyagali | D16, D11 | Paakantyi, Darling, Wiljali, Wiljagali, Willoo, Bo arli, Bulali, Paakantyi, Bulaali, Bulalli, Bolali, Maljangapa, Wiljakali, Pulaali, Pulakali, Maljangaba, Malya napa, Mulya napa, Mulya nappa, Milya uppa, Mullia arpa, Muliaarpa, Malynapa, Malja:pa, Malyapa, Nalyanapa, Malgangara, Karikari, Bulali for Maljangapa, Wilyakali, Wiljali, Wiljagali, Willoo, Bo arli, Bulali for Wiljakali | |
| Wiradjuri | D10 | Wiradhurri, Wirratherie, Wirradgerry, Waradgery, Woradgery, Wiradhuri, Jeithi, Berrembeel, Junamildan, Wagga tribe, Waradgeri, Warandgeri, Warradjerrie, Warrai Durhai, Wayradgee, Weeragurie, Weerarthery, Weorgery, Weradgerie, Werogeri, Werogery, Wiiradurei, Wiiratheri, Wir rajer ree, Wira athoree, Wira durei, Wira shurri, Wiradhari, Wiradjari, Wiradjeri, Wiradjwri, Wiradthery, Wiradthuri, Wiradurei, Wiraduri, Wiradyuri, Wiragere, Wiraijuri, Wirajeree, Wirajerry, Wirashuri, Wirathere, Wiratheri, Wiraturai, Wirotheree, Wirra jerre, Wirrajerre, Wirra athoree, Wirra dhari, Wirra dthoor ree, Wirra dthooree, Wirracharee, Wirrach arree, Wirraddury, Wirradhurri, Wirradjerri, Wirradjery, Wirraiyarrai, Wirrai yarrai, Wirraidyuri, Wirraijuri, Wirrajeree, Wirrajerry, Wirrathuri, Wooradgery, Woorajuri, Wooratheri, Wooratherie, Woradgery, Woradjera, Woradjerg, Wordjerg, Wuradjeri, Wira Athorree, Wi iratheri, Wiratu rai, Woorad gery, Wir ra jer ree, Kunamildan | |
| Wiriyaraay | D28 | Wirayaraay, Wiriwiri, Kamilaroi, Weraerai, Euahlayi, Gamilaroi, Guyinbaray, Juwalarai, Ualarai, Walarai, Wirajarai, Wirraiyarrai, Wiri Wiri, Wirriyaraay, Wiraiarai, Weraiari, Wirri Wirri, Wirraarai, Warlarai, Wolroi, Wolleri, Waho lari, Wolaroo, Walari, Wolaroi, Woo laroi, Ginniebal, Mooran Mooran, Wirrayaraay | |
| Wonnarua | S63 | Wanarruwa, Wonarua, Awabakal, Wanarua, Wonnuaruah, Wannerawa, Wonnah Kuah | |
| Worimi | E2 | Warimi, Worimi, Gringai, Gadang, Kattang, Kutthung, Gutthan, Warrimee, Warrimi, Warrimay tribe, Molo, Bahree, Karrapath, Carapath, Warrangine, Wannungine | |
| Yaygir | E10 | Kumbainggar, Gumbainggir, Jiegera/Yaygir, Baanbay, Banbai, Gamlamang, Jiegera, Kumbainggiri, Yaygir, Yuungay, Jeigir, Ji:gara, Jireigir, Jungai, Yaegl, Yegera, Yegir, Yiegera, Youngai | |
| Yitha Yitha | D7 | Jitu Jitu, Yida Yida, Bayangil, Eetha Eetha, Eethanaeetha, Eethee Eethee, Eethie Eethie, i7a Yida, Ita ita, Itaiithi, Itaita, Ithi ithi, Iti iti, Jida Jida, Jitajita, Tjuop, Yetho, Yit tha, Yitha, Yitsa, Ithiithi, Eethaeetha, Yitayita | |
| Yu Yu | S19 | Ngarrket, Narrinyeri, Jarijari, Jere jere, Juju, Nyerri nyerri, Yairy yairy, Yari yari, Yariki luk, Yarikiluk, Yariyari, Yarre yarre, Yarree Yarree, Yarreyarre, Yerre Yerre, Yerreyerre, Yerri yerri, Yerriyerri, Yerry yerry, YurraYurra, Yu Yu, Erawirung, Jirau, Eraweerung, Eramwir rangu, Erawiruck, Jeraruk, Yirau, Yiran, Pomp malkie, Meru, You you, Rankbirit, Wilu, Willoo, Yuyu | |
| Yugambal | E11 | Yugambal: Ngarrabul, Ngarrbal, Ngarabal, Kwiambal, Jugambal, Jukambal, Jukambil, Marbul, Narbul, Ngarabul, Ngarrabul, Pregalgh, Ucumble, Ukumbil, Yacambal, Yirimbil, Yoocomble, Yoocumbill, Yookambul, Yookumbil, Yookumbill, Yookumble, Yookumbul, Yucomble, Yugarabul, Yugumbil, Yukambal, Yukambil, Yukumba, Yukumbil, Yukumbul, Yurimbil | |
| Yuin | S67 | Dhurga, Djiringanj, Dyirringan, Thaua, Thawa, Walbanga, Wandandian, Jeringin, Juwin | |
| Yuungay | E9 | Gumbainggir, Yuungay, Baanbay, Banbai, Gamlamang, Jiegera, Kumbainggiri, Yaygir, Ju:ngai, Yiegera, Jeigir, Yegera, Youngai, Jungai | |
| Yuwaalaraay | D27, D54 | Kamilaroi, Juwalarai/Ualarai, Euahlayi, Gamilaroi, Guyinbaray, Juwalarai, Ualarai, Walarai, Weraerai, Wirajarai, Yuwalarai, Jualrai, Yualarai, Yualloroi, Yowaleri, Uollaroi, Youallerie, Yualari, Yualai, Yualeai, Yerraleroi, Yowairi, Yuolary, Eu ahlayi, Yourilri, Youahlayi, Jualjai, Juwaljai, Yuwalyai, Wallarai, Wolleroi, Walleri, Woleroi, Wollaroi, Gingi, Brewarrana tribe, yuwalaray, yuwalaraay |
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