Ninam
A language of Brazil
| Population | 470 in Brazil (1976 UFM). Most are monolingual. 236 in southern dialect, 230 in northern dialect. Population total all countries: 570. |
| Region | Mucajai, upper Uraricáa, and Paragua rivers, Roraima. Also in Venezuela. |
| Language map |
Brazil, reference number 51 |
| Alternate names | Crichana, Jawaperi, Jawari, Kasrapai, Shiriana Casapare, Xirianá, Yanam |
| Dialects | Southern Ninam (Shirishana, Mukajai), Northern Ninam (Shiriana, Uraricaa-Paragua). |
| Classification | Yanomam |
| Language use | All ages. Some children are beginning to learn Portuguese. |
| Language development | Bible portions: 1970. |
| Comments | Distinct from the Arawakan Xiriâna [xir]. |
Also spoken in:
Venezuela
| Language name | Ninam |
| Population | 100 in Venezuela. |
| Region | Karun and Paragua rivers, Bolivar state. |
| Language map |
Venezuela, reference number 21 |
| Alternate names | Xiriana, Yanam |
| Dialects | Northern Ninam, Southern Ninam. |
| Language use | Also use Spanish or Pemon [aoc]. |
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