---
license: cc-by-4.0
language:
- aa
tags:
- Afar
- Afar TTS
- Afar texts
- Afar audio
- Afar speech
- Afar language
- Afar people
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Eritrea
- Low-resource
- Africa
- Speech
pretty_name: Afar Text to Speech
author: Charif Ayfarah
voice_actor: Charif Ayfarah
task_categories:
- text-to-speech
- automatic-speech-recognition
multilinguality: monolingual
size_categories:
- 1K - 10K
source_datasets:
- original
---

## Usage

This dataset is designed to support the development of **Text-to-Speech (TTS)** systems for the Afar language. It can be integrated into web applications, mobile apps, desktop software, or other platforms that require natural-sounding Afar voice synthesis or accurate spoken language recognition.

For applications involving virtual avatars or voice personas, the following culturally appropriate voice names are recommended:

Female Voices:  **Emeli, Hanaawi, Kareera, Laysani, Kulsuma**

Male Voices:  **Dimis, Reedo, Malko, Ayfarah, Kaamil**

These names may be used to label or identify voice profiles in user interfaces, enhancing user experience and cultural relevance.

## Author

Created by **Charif Ayfarah**  

Speaker (Audio voice): **Charif Ayfarah**

Contact: afbarit@gmail.com

## MyVoice TTS Dataset (Single Speaker)

A high-quality, single-speaker Afar speech dataset recorded for open-source Text-to-Speech (TTS) research and development.

## Data Details
*   **Speaker ID:** SPK001 (Single Speaker)
*   **Gender**: Male
*   **Native language:** Afar
*   **Audio Format:** Uncompressed WAV (PCM)
*   **Transcriptions:** Plain Afar text with punctuation.
*   **Sample Rate:** 48 kHz
*   **Bit Depth:** 16-bit
*   **Channels:** Mono
*   **Recording Environment:** Quiet office studio.
*   **Content:** Sentences collected from custom scripts, public domain sources.

## License

Licensed under CC BY 4.0. You are free to use, modify, and distribute this dataset, including for commercial purposes, as long as you give appropriate credit.