The Somali linguistic family includes several distinct languages/dialects, each with its own term for "fat":
| Language / Dialect | Word for "Fat" |
|---|---|
| Standard Somali | Cayilan |
| Af Maay (Maay) | Nafaq |
| Boni | Qudhan |
| Boon | Faaț |
| Tunni | Dabad |
| Shidle | Boodhaq |
These variations highlight the rich diversity within the Somali language continuum spoken across the Horn of Africa.