Alternate Names: Udin, Uti
Dialects: Nidzh (Nic, Nij, Nizh), Oghuz (Vartashen), Oktomberi. Oktomberi dialect more divergent from Nic Udi than from Oghuz Udi. One of the most divergent Lezgian (Lezgic) languages.
Status Notes: De facto language of provincial identity in Qabala District.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 3,800 in Azerbaijan (2009 census). Population total all countries: 6,590.
Language Use: Home, community. Used by 30%–50% of children. Neutral attitudes. Udi not seen as prestigious as Russian [rus]. Also use Armenian [hye], Georgian [kat], Russian [rus].
Language Development: Discussing how their language can be saved. Taught in primary schools, through 4th grade. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1902.
Writing System: Cyrillic
Nation of Origin: Azerbaijan
Other Comments: Nic dialect is vigorous (6a). Oghuz dialect is moribund (8a), as only about 100 persons remain in Oghuz. Christian.