Yucatec Maya
Also known as: Maya, Mayaʼ tʼaan
The most-spoken Mayan language, used across the Yucatán peninsula by around 800,000 people. Direct linguistic descendant of the language used in the Maya hieroglyphic inscriptions of the Classic period.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Yucatec Maya?
Yucatec Maya is a dialect of the Yucatec Maya language.
Which region is Yucatec Maya associated with?
Yucatec Maya is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.
Is Yucatec Maya known by other names?
Yes — Yucatec Maya is also referred to as Maya, Mayaʼ tʼaan.