Alternate Names: Awa Khami, Khimi, Khumi Awa, “Kwe Myi” (pej.), Mro, Mro Chin, Vakung, Wakun, Wakung
Dialects: Arang (Ahraing Khami, Areung, Aroeng), Vakung (Wakung), Xata, Xengna (Hrengna). Generally high comprehension of Vakung dialect among other dialect speakers. Vakung is the largest dialect and basis of literature. Lexical similarity: 91%–98% within Mro-Khimi varieties, 86%-90% with Likhy variety of Eastern Khumi ,, 81%–85% with Lemi variety of Eastern Khumi ,, 77%–81% with Kaladan Khumi ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 75,000 (2012 SIL).
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. 138,000 also use Rakhine [rki].
Language Development: Some literacy classes. Bible portions: 2007–2010.
Typology: SOV; negation is marked after the verb.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Myanmar
Other Comments: Buddhist, Christian, traditional religion.