Kaurna Placenames

Kaurna placenames remain one of the few areas of continuity of the Kaurna language.

Many of the names on the map of the Adelaide plains are Kaurna, although not always recognised as such - others that appeared on early maps of the area, even before colonisation, have been lost. There is now ongoing research to document them and efforts to reinstate them. You can find a map of traditional Kaurna placenames and their meanings on the Kaurna Placenames website.