Language NameMaasai
User Population682,000 in Tanzania (2016).
LocationArusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara, and Tanga regions: Kenya border, east of Serengeti National Park; Dodoma and Mara regions: Baraguyu from Indian Ocean nearly to Malawi.
Alternate NamesKimaasai, Lumbwa, Maa, Masai, Massai, ɔl Maa
DialectsArusha (Arusa, Arusha-Chini, Il-Arusha, Kuma, Larusha, L-Arusha, Rusa, Rusha), Parakuyo (Baraguyu, Kwavi), Kisonko (Kisongo), Sikirari, Salei, Serenget, L-Aitayiok.
Language UseVery vigorous. Pass on Maasai to children even when living in cities or mixed in with other groups. Used by all. Also use Swahili [swh]. Used as L2 by Aasáx [aas], Akie [oki], Kisankasa [kqh].
