First Nations names for frogs

Australia is home to a rich variety of frog stories and names, each tied to the many First Nations groups across the country.

  • Author(s)
    Uncle Phil Butler, Wonnarua National Aboriginal Corporation, Tula Wynyard, Gathangga Wakulda Aboriginal Corporation, Kazan Brown and Uncle Warren Forster
  • Updated
    25/03/25
  • Read time
    2 minutes

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Explore some First Nations language words for frogs along coastal NSW.

First Nations language groups
First Nations language groups. Image: Design by Aaron William Kennedy 2025
© Australian Museum

Click below to hear how you say frog in some of the different First Nations languages from NSW.

Language: Dhurga | Word: Goodtgardt

Language: Dharug | Word: Gungung

Language: Gathang | Word: Gunggang

Language: Gundungurra | Word: Guukma  

Language: Wonnarua | Word: Kuungkany

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Acknowledgements

The Australian Museum thanks Uncle Phil Butler, Wonnarua National Aboriginal Corporation, Tula Wynyard, Gathangga Wakulda Aboriginal Corporation, Kazan Brown, and Uncle Warren Forster for sharing language and guidance.