Alternate Names: Ouolof, Volof, Walaf, Waro-Waro, Yallof
Dialects: Baol, Cayor, Dyolof (Djolof, Jolof), Jander, Lebou (Lebu). Different from Wolof of Gambia ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 3,930,000 in Senegal (2006). Population total all countries: 3,976,500.
Language Use: Main African language of Senegal. Predominantly urban. All domains. All ages. Also use French [fra] or Arabic. Used as L2 by Bandial [bqj], Bayot [bda], Ejamat [eja], Gusilay [gsl], Jola-Fonyi [dyo], Jola-Kasa [csk], Karon [krx], Kerak [hhr], Kuwaataay [cwt], Laalaa [cae], Mankanya [knf], Mlomp [mlo], Ndut [ndv], Noon [snf], Palor [fap], Saafi-Saafi [sav], Soninke [snk].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 10%. Literacy rate in L2: 30%. Taught in primary schools. New media. Radio programs. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1988–2010.
Spoken In: Mauritania
Writing System: Arabic (Maghribi), Arabic (Naskh), Latin
Nation of Origin: Senegal
Other Comments: Muslim.