Firan

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
fir
Alternate Names
Afiran, Fəràn, Faran, Fɨràn, Forom, Foron, Kwakwi, yes Bèfɨràn
Autonym
Firan
User Population

5,000 (2019 SIL).

Location

Plateau state: Riyom LGA, Ganawuri district, 12 villages.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Plateau, Central, South-Central
Dialects

None known. Lexical similarity: 49%–50% with Izere [izr].

Language Use

Vigorous. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Most also use English [eng], though comprehension levels vary. Young adults are most proficient in English. Most also use Hausa [hau], except for children. Many also use Iten [etx], except for children. Some also use Berom [bom], especially the middle-aged and older generation.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Firan
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Christian, Muslim.