Alternate Names: Ditamari, “Somba” (pej.), Tamari
Dialects: Eastern Ditammari, Western Ditammari (Tamberma).
Genealogy:
Demographics: 120,000 in Benin (2006). Population total all countries: 147,500.
Language Use: Vigorous. Home, neighborhood, work. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Baatonum [bba], French [fra], Yom [pil]. Used as L2 by Mbelime [mql], Waama [wwa].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%. Radio programs. Bible: 2001.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Benin
Other Comments: Muslim, traditional religion.