Isaurian language
| Isaurian | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Asia Minor |
| Region | Isauria |
| Era | until the 5th century or 6th century AD |
unclassified; personal names appear to be related to Luwian | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | None (mis) |
| Glottolog | None |
Isaurian is an extinct language spoken in the area of Isauria, Asia Minor. Epigraphic evidence, including funerary inscriptions, has been found into the 5th century AD.[1] The personal names of its speakers appear to be derived from Luwian and thus Indo-European.[2] Isaurian names containing clear Anatolian roots include Οαδας Oadas, Τροκονδας Trokondas (cf. Luwian Tarḫunt, Lycian