Maay Maay
| Mai-Mai | |
|---|---|
| Af- Mai-Mai | |
| Native to | Somalia; significant communities in Ethiopia, Kenya, North America, and Yemen. |
| Region | Bakool, Bay, Middle Juba, Lower Shabelle, Gedo, Hiran |
| Ethnicity | Gosha, Rahanweyn Somalis |
Native speakers | 2.75 million (2020) |
| Dialects | Maay Erte (Central Somali), Maay Dhete (Af-Goshe, Af-Shambarro, Lower Juba Maay, Mahaway), Af-Helledi |
| Maay alphabet (Latin script) | |
| Official status | |
Official language in | Somalia |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | ymm |
| Glottolog | maay1238 |
Mai, commonly spelled Maay (also known as Af-Maay, Af-Maay, or simply Maay) is a dialect of the Somali language. It is mainly spoken in Somalia and adjacent parts of Ethiopia and Kenya. In Somalia, it is spoken in South West state, Jubaland state, and Banadir.