Kiranti Languages

The Kiranti languages are not widely spoken, and consequently, they are sparsely documented, having become the subject of systematic research only in the 1980s . Most speakers are bilingual in Nepali , with many of the younger generation speaking it preferentially.

With approximately 250,000 speakers, Limbu is the most widely-spoken member of the Kiranti languages, accounting for over half of the family's estimated 400,000 speakers.

Western Kiranti

--- Thulung

--- Bahing

--- Sunuwar

--- Khaling

--- Wambule Language

--- Jero

--- Dumi

--- Hayu

Central Kiranti

--- Bantawa

--- Puma

--- Camling

--- Dungmali

--- Kulung

--- Khotang

Eastern Kiranti

--- Athpare

--- Belhare

--- Yamphu

--- Mewahang

--- Limbu

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Kiranti Languages