Kurmanji
Kurmanji, or Kurmancî, is the largest variety of the Kurdish language. It belongs to the Northwestern Iranian branch of the Indo-Iranian language family and is commonly called Northern Kurdish. It is the most widely spoken Kurdish dialect, with millions of speakers in Turkey, Syria, northern Iraq, and western Iran, as well as communities in Armenia, Georgia, the Caucasus, and a large diaspora in Europe.
Geographic distribution and dialects: Kurmanji is native to the eastern Anatolian and northern Mesopotamian regions, but
Writing system and standardization: Kurmanji is written in multiple scripts. A Latin-based alphabet is widely used
Linguistic and cultural role: Kurmanji serves as a vehicle for literature, music, media, and education in Kurdish