No | Adinkra | English |
1 | nqa aSeasECe aba | Cell |
2 | nqa nSECEeECepc | Nucleus |
3 | nqa aCsubcn | Cytoplasm |
4 | nqa ahoCcdECn nSECSeECe bECa | Mitochondria |
5 | hoCnam pc nSECSeECe bECa | Ribosome |
6 | nqa ban | Cell wall |

No | Adinkra | English |
1 | nqa aSeasECe aba | Cell |
2 | nqa nSECEeECepc | Nucleus |
3 | nqa aCsubcn | Cytoplasm |
4 | nqa ahoCcdECn nSECSeECe bECa | Mitochondria |
5 | hoCnam pc nSECSeECe bECa | Ribosome |
6 | nqa ban | Cell wall |
An Akan is automatically assigned a first name based on the Day of birth. The birth name based on the day of birth may be official or unofficial name of the individual. The given first name based on day of birth is as below:
U | da | barima | cbaa | English |
s | qaCsiada | qaCsi/qEsi | aCsi/Esi | Sunday |
p | ejoCada | qajo/kojo | ajoCa | Monday |
a | ebECnada | qabECna | abECna | Tuesday |
d | wukuada | qEku/qaCku | aCkua | Wednesday |
o | yawoCada | yaw/ekcw | yaa/yaba | Thursday |
C | Efiada | kofi | aCfua/Efua | Friday |
u | mECmECnECda | qamEC | ama | Saturday |
Adinkra |
woCtECna dufcQECe soC di bcfre a, woC toC fc, wanoC nsoC fc. |
dono ntOasO
Transliteration | “Extended drum” |
Meaning | Symbolizes unified action, vigilance and rejoicing. |
dono
Transliteration | “Drum” |
Meaning | Symbolizes appellation, praise, goodwill and rhythm. |
aban
Transliteration | “Fortress” or “Castle” |
Meaning | Symbolizes seat of power, strength, authority and magnificence. |
aqaaba
Transliteration | “Welcome” |
Meaning | Symbolizes friendliness and hospitality |
Adinkra |
obi nnim a, obi QECre. |
English |
The one who knows teaches the one who does not know. |
Adinkra |
Etiri koCroC nkc aCZina. |
English |
A single person cannot hold a consultation. |
Adinkra | yen toC nhwe aCpuEECe ana atcECe: ye toC kc yaCnim.” – qamEC nkruma |
English | “We face neither East nor West: We face forward.” – Kwame Nkrumah |