Tibeto-Burman

Ancestors

Sino-Tibetan 458

Descendants

Angami-Pochuri 9
- Naga, Angami njm, a language of India
- Naga, Chokri nri, a language of India
- Naga, Khezha nkh, a language of India
- Naga, Mao nbi, a language of India
- Naga, Northern Rengma nnl, a language of India
- Naga, Pochuri npo, a language of India
- Naga, Poumai pmx, a language of India
- Naga, Southern Rengma nre, a language of India
- Naga, Sumi nsm, a language of India
Central Naga 4
- Naga, Ao njo, a language of India
- Naga, Lotha njh, a language of India
- Naga, Sangtam nsa, a language of India
- Naga, Yimchungru yim, a language of India
Central Tibeto-Burman 23
Descendants
- Digarish 2
  - Digaro-Mishmi mhu, a language of India
  - Idu-Mishmi clk, a language of India
- Hrusish 2
  - Hruso hru, a language of India
  - Miji sjl, a language of India
- Keman 1
  - Zakhring zkr, a language of China
- Kho-Bwa 6
  - Bugun bgg, a language of India
  - Chug cvg, a language of India
  - Lish lsh, a language of India
  - Puroik suv, a language of India
  - Sartang onp, a language of India
  - Sherdukpen sdp, a language of India
- Lepcha 1
  - Lepcha lep, a language of India
- Mijish 1
  - Miju-Mishmi mxj, a language of India
- Nungish 3
  - Anong nun, a language of Myanmar
  - Drung duu, a language of China
  - Rawang raw, a language of Myanmar
- Tani 7
  - Adi adi, a language of India
  - Adi, Galo adl, a language of India
  - Apatani apt, a language of India
  - Mising mrg, a language of India
  - Na nbt, a language of India
  - Nyishi njz, a language of India
  - Tagin tgj, a language of India
Karbi 2
- Amri Karbi ajz, a language of India
- Karbi mjw, a language of India
Karenic 21
Descendants
- Central 7
  - Karen, Bwe bwe, a language of Myanmar
  - Karen, Geba kvq, a language of Myanmar
  - Karen, Geko ghk, a language of Myanmar
  - Kawyaw kxf, a language of Myanmar
  - Kayah, Eastern eky, a language of Myanmar
  - Kayah, Western kyu, a language of Myanmar
  - Kayaw kvl, a language of Myanmar
- Northern 5
  - Kayan pdu, a language of Myanmar
  - Lahta kvt, a language of Myanmar
  - Yinbaw kvu, a language of Myanmar
  - Yintale kvy, a language of Myanmar
  - Zayein kxk, a language of Myanmar
- Peripheral 5
  - Karen, Phrae Pwo kjt, a language of Thailand
  - Karen, Pwo Eastern kjp, a language of Myanmar
  - Karen, Pwo Northern pww, a language of Thailand
  - Karen, Pwo Western pwo, a language of Myanmar
  - Pa’o blk, a language of Myanmar
- Southern 4
  - Karen, Mobwa jkm, a language of Myanmar
  - Karen, Paku jkp, a language of Myanmar
  - Karen, S’gaw ksw, a language of Myanmar
  - Wewaw wea, a language of Myanmar
Kuki-Chin 54
- Chin, Thaiphum cth, a language of Myanmar
Descendants
- Central 12
  - Chin, Ngawn cnw, a language of Myanmar
  - Chin, Tawr tcp, a language of Myanmar
  - Pangkhua pkh, a language of Bangladesh
  Descendants
  - Lai 4
    - Chin, Bawm bgr, a language of India
    - Chin, Bualkhaw cbl, a language of Myanmar
    - Chin, Falam cfm, a language of Myanmar
    - Chin, Hakha cnh, a language of Myanmar
  - Mizo 5
    - Biate biu, a language of India
    - Hmar hmr, a language of India
    - Hrangkhol hra, a language of India
    - Mizo lus, a language of India
    - Sakachep sch, a language of India
- Maraic 5
  - Chin, Senthang sez, a language of Myanmar
  - Chin, Zotung czt, a language of Myanmar
  - Chin, Zyphe zyp, a language of Myanmar
  Descendants
  - Mara 2
    - Chin, Lautu clt, a language of Myanmar
    - Chin, Mara mrh, a language of India
- Northwestern 9
  - Aimol aim, a language of India
  - Anal anm, a language of India
  - Chiru cdf, a language of India
  - Kom kmm, a language of India
  - Lamkang lmk, a language of India
  - Naga, Chothe nct, a language of India
  - Naga, Kharam kfw, a language of India
  - Naga, Monsang nmh, a language of India
  - Naga, Tarao tro, a language of India
- Peripheral 27
  Descendants
  - Northern 11
    - Naga, Moyon nmo, a language of India
    - Purum pub, a language of India
    - Ralte ral, a language of India
    - Simte smt, a language of India
    Descendants
    - Sizang 4
      - Chin, Siyin csy, a language of Myanmar
      - Gangte gnb, a language of India
      - Vaiphei vap, a language of India
      - Zo zom, a language of Myanmar
    - Thado 3
      - Chin, Paite pck, a language of India
      - Chin, Tedim ctd, a language of Myanmar
      - Chin, Thado tcz, a language of India
  - Southern 16
    - Chin, Eastern Khumi cek, a language of Myanmar
    - Chin, Khumi cnk, a language of Myanmar
    - Chin, Rawngtu weu, a language of Myanmar
    - Chin, Rungtu rtc, a language of Myanmar
    - Chin, Songlai csj, a language of Myanmar
    - Chin, Sumtu csv, a language of Myanmar
    - Mro-Khimi cmr, a language of Myanmar
    - Shendu shl, a language of India
    Descendants
    - Cho-Asho 8
      Descendants
      - Asho 3
        Chin, Asho csh, a language of Myanmar
        Chin, Ekai cey, a language of Myanmar
        Chin, Laitu clj, a language of Myanmar
      - Cho 5
        Chin, Daai dao, a language of Myanmar
        Chin, Kaang ckn, a language of Myanmar
        Chin, Matu hlt, a language of Myanmar
        Chin, Müün mwq, a language of Myanmar
        Chin, Uppu cnb, a language of Myanmar
Ngwi-Burmese 113
Descendants
- Burmish 13
  Descendants
  - Northern 6
    - Achang acn, a language of China
    - Hpon hpo, a language of Myanmar
    - Lacid lsi, a language of Myanmar
    - Lhao Vo mhx, a language of Myanmar
    - Pela bxd, a language of China
    - Zaiwa atb, a language of China
  - Southern 7
    - Burmese mya, a language of Myanmar
    - Danu dnv, a language of Myanmar
    - Intha int, a language of Myanmar
    - Marma rmz, a language of Bangladesh
    - Rakhine rki, a language of Myanmar
    - Taungyo tco, a language of Myanmar
    - Tavoyan tvn, a language of Myanmar
- Mru 2
  - Chin, Anu-Khongso anl, a language of Myanmar
  - Mru mro, a language of Bangladesh
- Ngwi 98
  Descendants
  - Central 25
    - Hlersu hle, a language of China
    - Jinuo, Buyuan jiy, a language of China
    - Jinuo, Youle jiu, a language of China
    - Kucong lkc, a language of Viet Nam
    - Lahu lhu, a language of China
    - Lahu Shi lhi, a language of China
    - Lalo, Central ywt, a language of China
    - Lalo, Dongshanba yik, a language of China
    - Lalu, Eastern yit, a language of China
    - Lalu, Western ywl, a language of China
    - Lamu llh, a language of China
    - Lang’e yne, a language of China
    - Lawu lwu, a language of China
    - Limi ylm, a language of China
    - Lipo lpo, a language of China
    - Lisu lis, a language of China
    - Lolopo ycl, a language of China
    - Lolopo, Southern ysp, a language of China
    - Mili ymh, a language of China
    - Miqie yiq, a language of China
    - Nusu nuf, a language of China
    - Sani ysn, a language of China
    - Talu yta, a language of China
    - Tanglang ytl, a language of China
    - Zauzou zal, a language of China
  - Northern 14
    - Aluo yna, a language of China
    - Awu yiu, a language of China
    - Ayizi yyz, a language of China
    - Chesu ych, a language of China
    - Gepo ygp, a language of China
    - Katso kaf, a language of China
    - Naluo ylo, a language of China
    - Nasu, Wumeng ywu, a language of China
    - Nasu, Wusa yig, a language of China
    - Nuosu iii, a language of China
    - Samatao ysd, a language of China
    - Samei smh, a language of China
    - Sanie ysy, a language of China
    - Yi, Wuding-Luquan ywq, a language of China
  - Southeastern 38
    - Ache yif, a language of China
    - Alugu aub, a language of China
    - Axi yix, a language of China
    - Azha aza, a language of China
    - Azhe yiz, a language of China
    - Bokha ybk, a language of China
    - Kathu ykt, a language of China
    - Khlula ykl, a language of China
    - Kua-nsi ykn, a language of China
    - Kuamasi yku, a language of China
    - Laghuu lgh, a language of Viet Nam
    - Mantsi nty, a language of Viet Nam
    - Moji ymi, a language of China
    - Muji, Northern ymx, a language of China
    - Muji, Qila ymq, a language of China
    - Muji, Southern ymc, a language of China
    - Muzi ymz, a language of China
    - Nisi yso, a language of China
    - Nisu, Eastern nos, a language of China
    - Nisu, Northern yiv, a language of China
    - Nisu, Northwestern nsf, a language of China
    - Nisu, Southern nsd, a language of China
    - Nisu, Southwestern nsv, a language of China
    - Phala ypa, a language of China
    - Phola ypg, a language of China
    - Phola, Alo ypo, a language of China
    - Pholo yip, a language of China
    - Phowa, Ani ypn, a language of China
    - Phowa, Hlepho yhl, a language of China
    - Phowa, Labo ypb, a language of China
    - Phula phh, a language of Viet Nam
    - Phuma ypm, a language of China
    - Phupa ypp, a language of China
    - Phupha yph, a language of China
    - Phuza ypz, a language of China
    - Sonaga ysg, a language of China
    - Thopho ytp, a language of China
    - Zokhuo yzk, a language of China
  - Southern 19
    - Akeu aeu, a language of China
    - Akha ahk, a language of China
    - Biyo byo, a language of China
    - Chepya ycp, a language of Laos
    - Côông cnc, a language of Viet Nam
    - Enu enu, a language of China
    - Hani hni, a language of China
    - Honi how, a language of China
    - Kaduo ktp, a language of China
    - Lopi lov, a language of China
    - Mpi mpz, a language of Thailand
    - Muda ymd, a language of China
    - Phana’ phq, a language of Laos
    - Sangkong sgk, a language of China
    - Sila slt, a language of Laos
    Descendants
    - Bisoid 4
      - Bisu bzi, a language of Thailand
      - Laomian lwm, a language of China
      - Phunoi pho, a language of Laos
      - Pyen pyy, a language of Myanmar
  - Unclassified 2
    - Laopang lbg, a language of Laos
    - Ugong ugo, a language of Thailand
Northeastern Tibeto-Burman 25
Descendants
- Bai 4
  - Bai, Central bca, a language of China
  - Bai, Lama lay, a language of China
  - Bai, Panyi bfc, a language of China
  - Bai, Southern bfs, a language of China
- Baima 1
  - Baima bqh, a language of China
- Ersuish 1
  - Ersu ers, a language of China
- Naic 4
  - Namuyi nmy, a language of China
  - Narua nru, a language of China
  - Naxi nxq, a language of China
  - Shuhi sxg, a language of China
- Qiangic 9
  - Guiqiong gqi, a language of China
  - Minyag, Eastern emq, a language of China
  - Minyag, Western wmg, a language of China
  - Pumi, Northern pmi, a language of China
  - Pumi, Southern pmj, a language of China
  - Qiang, Northern cng, a language of China
  - Qiang, Southern qxs, a language of China
  - Queyu qvy, a language of China
  - Zhaba zhb, a language of China
- rGyalrongic 4
  - Horpa ero, a language of China
  - Jiarong jya, a language of China
  - Lavrung jiq, a language of China
  - sTodsde jih, a language of China
- Tujia 2
  - Tujia, Northern tji, a language of China
  - Tujia, Southern tjs, a language of China
Sal 38
Descendants
- Boro-Garo 28
  - Deori der, a language of India
  - Garo grt, a language of India
  - Megam mef, a language of Bangladesh
  - Tippera tpe, a language of Bangladesh
  Descendants
  - Boro-Tiwa 3
    - Tiwa lax, a language of India
    Descendants
    - Boro 2
      - Boro brx, a language of India
      - Kachari xac, a language of India
  - Dimasa-Kokborok 4
    - Dimasa dis, a language of India
    Descendants
    - Kok Borok 3
      - Kok Borok trp, a language of India
      - Riang ria, a language of India
      - Usoi usi, a language of Bangladesh
  - Koch 4
    - Atong aot, a language of India
    - Koch kdq, a language of India
    - Rabha rah, a language of India
    - Ruga ruh, a language of India
  - Northern Naga 13
    - Naga, Chang nbc, a language of India
    - Naga, Chen-Kayu nqq, a language of Myanmar
    - Naga, Khiamniungan kix, a language of India
    - Naga, Konyak nbe, a language of India
    - Naga, Lainong lzn, a language of Myanmar
    - Naga, Lao nlq, a language of Myanmar
    - Naga, Nocte njb, a language of India
    - Naga, Paungnyuan umn, a language of Myanmar
    - Naga, Phom nph, a language of India
    - Naga, Ponyo-Gongwang npg, a language of Myanmar
    - Naga, Tangshang nst, a language of Myanmar
    - Naga, Tutsa tvt, a language of India
    - Naga, Wancho nnp, a language of India
- Dhimalish 2
  - Dhimal dhi, a language of Nepal
  - Toto txo, a language of India
- Jingppaw-Asakia 7
  Descendants
  - Asakian 3
    - Chak ckh, a language of Bangladesh
    - Kadu zkd, a language of Myanmar
    - Kanan zkn, a language of Myanmar
  - Jingphaw 4
    - Jingpho kac, a language of Myanmar
    - Singpho sgp, a language of India
    - Taman tcl, a language of Myanmar
    - Turung try, a language of India
- Kuki-Chin-Naga 1
  - Meitei mni, a language of India
Tangkhulic 4
- Naga, Khoibu nkb, a language of India
- Naga, Maring nng, a language of India
- Naga, Tangkhul nmf, a language of India
- Naga, Tangkhul ntx, a language of Myanmar
Unclassified 11
- Darlong dln, a language of India
- Khamba kbg, a language of India
- Koro jkr, a language of India
- Naga, Akyaung Ari nqy, a language of Myanmar
- Naga, Inpui nkf, a language of India
- Naga, Jejara pzn, a language of Myanmar
- Naga, Kokak nxk, a language of Myanmar
- Naga, Long Phuri lpn, a language of Myanmar
- Naga, Makuri jmn, a language of Myanmar
- Naga, Puimei npu, a language of India
- Ranglong rnl, a language of India
Western Naga 7
- Koireng nkd, a language of India
- Naga, Liangmai njn, a language of India
- Naga, Maram nma, a language of India
- Naga, Mzieme nme, a language of India
- Naga, Rongmei nbu, a language of India
- Naga, Thangal nki, a language of India
- Naga, Zeme nzm, a language of India
Western Tibeto-Burman 130
Descendants
- Bodish 82
  - Gongduk goe, a language of Bhutan
  - Lhokpu lhp, a language of Bhutan
  - Monpa, Kalaktang kkf, a language of India
  - Olekha ole, a language of Bhutan
  - Tshangla tsj, a language of Bhutan
  Descendants
  - Central Bodish 38
    - Choni cda, a language of China
    - Tseku tsk, a language of China
    Descendants
    - Amdo 1
      - Tibetan, Amdo adx, a language of China
    - Central 27
      - Tibetan, Central bod, a language of China
      Descendants
      - gTsang 14
        Dolpo dre, a language of Nepal
        Gyalsumdo gyo, a language of Nepal
        Humla hut, a language of Nepal
        Hyolmo scp, a language of Nepal
        Jirel jul, a language of Nepal
        Kyerung kgy, a language of China
        Lhomi lhm, a language of Nepal
        Lhowa loy, a language of Nepal
        Mugom-Karmarong muk, a language of Nepal
        Nubri kte, a language of Nepal
        Sherpa xsr, a language of Nepal
        Syuba syw, a language of Nepal
        Tichurong tcn, a language of Nepal
        Tsum ttz, a language of Nepal
      - Southern 9
        Brokkat bro, a language of Bhutan
        Brokpake sgt, a language of Bhutan
        Chocangacakha cgk, a language of Bhutan
        Dzongkha dzo, a language of Bhutan
        Groma gro, a language of China
        Lakha lkh, a language of Bhutan
        Layakha lya, a language of Bhutan
        Lunanakha luk, a language of Bhutan
        Sikkimese sip, a language of India
      - Western 3
        Jad jda, a language of India
        Spiti Bhoti spt, a language of India
        Stod Bhoti sbu, a language of India
    - Khams 1
      - Tibetan, Khams khg, a language of China
    - Unclassified 2
      - Naaba nao, a language of Nepal
      - Walungge ola, a language of Nepal
    - Western 5
      - Balti bft, a language of Pakistan
      - Changthang cna, a language of India
      - Ladakhi lbj, a language of India
      - Purig prx, a language of India
      - Zangskari zau, a language of India
  - East Bodish 9
    - Dakpakha dka, a language of Bhutan
    - Monpa, Tawang twm, a language of India
    Descendants
    - Bumthang 7
      - Bumthangkha kjz, a language of Bhutan
      - Chalikha tgf, a language of Bhutan
      - Dzalakha dzl, a language of Bhutan
      - Khengkha xkf, a language of Bhutan
      - Kurtokha xkz, a language of Bhutan
      - Nupbikha npb, a language of Bhutan
      - Nyenkha neh, a language of Bhutan
  - West Bodish 14
    - Dura drq, a language of Nepal
    - Kaike kzq, a language of Nepal
    Descendants
    - Ghale 3
      - Ghale, Northern ghh, a language of Nepal
      - Ghale, Southern ghe, a language of Nepal
      - Kuke ght, a language of Nepal
    - Gurung-Tamang 9
      Descendants
      - Gurungic 6
        Chantyal chx, a language of Nepal
        Gurung gvr, a language of Nepal
        Nar Phu npa, a language of Nepal
        Nyeshangte nmm, a language of Nepal
        Seke skj, a language of Nepal
        Thakali ths, a language of Nepal
      - Tamang 3
        Tamang, Eastern taj, a language of Nepal
        Tamang, Eastern Gorkha tge, a language of Nepal
        Tamang, Northwestern tmk, a language of Nepal
        Tamang, Western tdg, a language of Nepal
  - West Himalayish 16
    Descendants
    - Almora 4
      - Byangsi bee, a language of India
      - Chaudangsi cdn, a language of India
      - Darmiya drd, a language of India
      - Rangkas rgk, a language of India
    - Kinauri 12
      - Gahri bfu, a language of India
      - Jangshung jna, a language of India
      - Kanashi xns, a language of India
      - Kinnauri kfk, a language of India
      - Kinnauri, Bhoti nes, a language of India
      - Kinnauri, Chhoyul tpq, a language of India
      - Kinnauri, Chitkuli cik, a language of India
      - Pattani lae, a language of India
      - Rongpo rnp, a language of India
      - Shumcho scu, a language of India
      - Sunam ssk, a language of India
      - Tinani lbf, a language of India
- Himalayan 48
  Descendants
  - Central Himalayan 15
    Descendants
    - Chepang-Bhujel 2
      - Bhujel byh, a language of Nepal
      - Chepang cdm, a language of Nepal
    - Kham-Magar 6
      Descendants
      - Kham 4
        Kham, Eastern Parbate kif, a language of Nepal
        Kham, Gamal kgj, a language of Nepal
        Kham, Sheshi kip, a language of Nepal
        Kham, Western Parbate kjl, a language of Nepal
      - Magar 2
        Magar, Eastern mgp, a language of Nepal
        Magar, Western mrd, a language of Nepal
    - Newar 2
      - Newar new, a language of Nepal
      - Pahari phj, a language of Nepal
    - Raute-Raji 3
      - Raji rji, a language of Nepal
      - Raute rau, a language of Nepal
      - Rawat jnl, a language of India
    - Thangmi-Baraamu 2
      - Baram brd, a language of Nepal
      - Thangmi thf, a language of Nepal
  - Kiranti 33
    Descendants
    - Eastern 23
      - Athpariya aph, a language of Nepal
      - Bantawa bap, a language of Nepal
      - Belhariya byw, a language of Nepal
      - Chamling rab, a language of Nepal
      - Chhiling cur, a language of Nepal
      - Chhintang ctn, a language of Nepal
      - Chukwa cuw, a language of Nepal
      - Dungmali raa, a language of Nepal
      - Kulung kle, a language of Nepal
      - Limbu lif, a language of Nepal
      - Lohorung lbr, a language of Nepal
      - Mewahang, Eastern emg, a language of Nepal
      - Mewahang, Western raf, a language of Nepal
      - Mugali lmh, a language of Nepal
      - Nachiring ncd, a language of Nepal
      - Phangduwali phw, a language of Nepal
      - Puma pum, a language of Nepal
      - Saam raq, a language of Nepal
      - Sampang rav, a language of Nepal
      - Yakkha ybh, a language of Nepal
      - Yakkha, Chhathare luu, a language of Nepal
      - Yamphu ybi, a language of Nepal
      - Yamphu, Southern lrr, a language of Nepal
    - Western 10
      - Bahing bhj, a language of Nepal
      - Dumi dus, a language of Nepal
      - Jerung jee, a language of Nepal
      - Khaling klr, a language of Nepal
      - Koyee kkt, a language of Nepal
      - Sunwar suz, a language of Nepal
      - Thulung tdh, a language of Nepal
      - Tilung tij, a language of Nepal
      - Wambule wme, a language of Nepal
      - Wayu vay, a language of Nepal