Alternate Names: Naadh, Naath
Dialects: Abigar, Cien, Dor (Door), Eastern Jikany (Jekaing, Jikain), Lou (Lau), Nyuong, Thiang (Bul, Gawaar, Jagai, Laak, Leik), Thognaath (Thok Nath), Western Jikany.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 740,000 in South Sudan (1982). 2,940 Western Jikany, 12,500 Lou, 1,100 Nyuong, 2,500 Thiang, 5,900 Bul, 2,400 Jagai, 6,700 Laak, 4,900 Leik, 1,600 Door, 17,600 Eastern Jikany (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977). Population total all countries: 891,000.
Language Use: Used in all churches. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Used as L2 by Southeastern Dinka [dks].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Bible: 1999.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: South Sudan