There are at least 45 different synonyms for the didgeridoo.
The following are some of the regional names.
| Region | Name |
|---|---|
| Yolngu of Arnhem Land | Yirdaki/Yidaki |
| Gupapuygu of Arnhem Land | Yiraka |
| Djinang of Arnhem Land | Yirtakki |
| Pintupi of Central Australia | Paampu |
| Groote Eylandt | Ngarrriralkpwina |
| Cobourg Peninsula | Wuyimba or buyigi |
| Katherine | Artawirr |
| Kakadu | Garnbak |
| Mornington Island | Djibolu |
| Roebourne, WA | Kurmur |
| Kimberleys WA | Ngaribi |
| Adelaide River | Bambu |
| Alligator River | Martba |
| Alice Springs | Ilpirra |