Firan | Ethnologue

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: fir
Alternate Names: Afiran, Fəràn, Faran, Fɨràn, Forom, Foron, Kwakwi, yes Bèfɨràn
Autonym: Firan
Population: 5,000 (2019 SIL).
Location:: Plateau state: Riyom LGA, Ganawuri district, 12 villages.
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.

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