Naga, Kyan-Karyaw

NQQ

vigorous

Alternate Names: Chen, Kaiyaw, Karyaw, Kayaw, Kayu, Kyan

Dialects: Karyaw, Kyan. The 2 dialects are closely related. Karyaw is reportedly similar to the Chuyo and Gakat dialects of Tase Naga ,.

Genealogy:

Sino-Tibetan
Tibeto-Burman
Sal
Bodo-Garo-Northern Naga
Northern Naga

Demographics: 9,000 (2012 SIL).

Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages.

Nation of Origin: Myanmar