Alternate Names: Wahai, Wahinama
Dialects: Hatuolu, Kanikeh, Maneo, South Manusela. Lexical similarity: 66%–74% between the Kanikeh dialect and other varieties, 67%–75% with Hatuolo, 64%–86% with Maneo, 66%–86% with Maneoratu, 67%–80% with South Manusela; 64%–72% with Huaulu ,, 42%–61% with Liana Seti ,, 45% with Saleman ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 7,000 (1989 SIL).
Language Use: Vigorous. Also use Teluti [tlt].
Language Development: Grammar.
Nation of Origin: Indonesia
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian, Hindu.