Our Language Guide: Nala Native Glossary

A – D

Bana — “Calm” or “Quiet” (Torres Strait / Eastern)
Biyal — “Gift” (Bundjalung)
Daliya — “Gentle” or “Soft” (Yolŋu Matha)
Dhanggati — “Purify” or “Cleanse” (Dunghutti)
Djanda — “Shine” or “Bright” (Noongar)
Djirripa — “Wisdom” or “Enduring” (Warumungu)
Dura — “Earth” or “Ground” (Multiple interpretations)

G – K

Gubba — “To refresh and renew” (Please note: this may be a descriptive word rather than a traditional language name)
Gulawa — “Water” (Yolŋu)
Gulbi — “Gentle” or “Soft Touch” (Wiradjuri)
Kulun — “Rest” or “To Heal” (Eastern Arrernte)

M – N

Minyira — “To Shine” or “Sparkle” (Warlpiri)
Mira — “Star” (Yugambeh / Bundjalung)
Ngamari — “Rainwater” or “Life-Giving Water” (Yorta Yorta)
Ngurra — “Home” or “Place of Belonging” (Western Desert languages)
Narra — “Deep Water” or “Pool” (Wiradjuri)

W – Y

Waru — “Fire” or “Light” (Pitjantjatjara)
Waruwa — “First Light” or “Dawn” (Yolŋu Matha)
Winyu — “Soft” or “Tender” (Ngunnawal)
Yarrul — “Spirit” or “Essence” (Gumbaynggirr)
Yindi — “Sun” or “Precious” (Yolŋu Matha)
Yirri — “Light” or “Shine” (Yolŋu Matha)

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