Cinda-Regi language


The Cinda-Regi language is a language complex of Nigeria belonging to the Kamuku branch of Kainji languages.

Geographic distribution

The Kamuku language is spoken in various parts of northern Nigeria. This include Kaduna State, Kebbi State, Kwara State, Niger State and Sokoto State.

Varieties

There are four main varieties: Cinda, Regi, Rogo, and Kuki. Kuru and Maruba, both named after villages, are close to each other. Shiyabe is closely related to the Rogo language. However, Rogo can refer to two varieties, namely a Cinda-Regi variety and another non-Cinda-Regi variety.

Names

Names for the Cinda-Regi languages:
Common name One personThe peopleThe language
CindabuCindauCindatuCinda
RegibuRegiuRegituRegi
RogobɔRɔgooRogotòRógó
KukibuKukiuKukituKuki
KuruKuruKuruKuru
MarubaMarubaMarubaMaruba
ShiyabeShiyabeShiyabeShiyabe