Maay Maay, also known as Maay or Af-Maay, is a Somali dialect primarily spoken by the Digil and Mirifle clans in southern Somalia, particularly in the regions of Bay, Bakool, and Lower Shabelle. It is one of the major dialects of the broader Somali language, which belongs to the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.

The Maay Maay dialect exhibits certain linguistic variations compared to Standard Somali, particularly in vocabulary, pronunciation, and some grammatical structures. It also incorporates loanwords from other languages spoken in the region, such as Arabic and Bantu languages. Despite these differences, speakers of Maay Maay can generally understand Standard Somali and vice versa, facilitating communication between different Somali communities.

Due to political and social factors, Maay Maay has not received as much attention or formal recognition as Standard Somali, which is the official language of Somalia. However, efforts are being made to preserve and promote Maay Maay through education, literature, and cultural initiatives within the Somali community.