Akan (Twi) Alphabet has ten (10) vowels. All the ten vowels in Akan (Twi) are represented in Adinkra Alphabet compare to the Latin orthography in which only 7 vowels are represented. There are two subset of vowels in Akan known as +ATR and -ATR. Each subset of vowels contain 5 vowels in Adinkra Alphabet. The phenomenon in which vowels in each subset of 5 occurs together or changes the preceding vowel to a vowel within each subset is known as vowel harmony.
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Nsaa
nsaa
Transliteration – “High quality hand woven fabric”.
Meaning – Symbolizes quality and durability.
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Nyansapo
Nansapc
Transliteration – “Wisdom knot”.
Meaning – Symbolizes the power and skill found in wise and intelligent sayings such as proverbs.
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Okodee Mmowere
ckcdECe mmcwECre
Transliteration – “The talons of the Eagle”.
Meaning – Symbolizes strength in unity.
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Nyame Dua
NamI dua
Transliteration – “Tree of God”.
Meaning – Signifies the presence and protection of God.
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Mate Masie
matEC maCsiE
Transliteration – “What I hear, I keep”.
Meaning – Symbolizes receptivity to learning and education.
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Hye Wonhye
SEC wonSEC
Transliteration – “That which cannot be burnt”.
Meaning – The ability to withstand hardship and life difficulties.
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Mpuanum
mpuanum
Transliteration – “Five tufts of hair”.
Meaning – This is the traditional coded hairstyle of priestesses.
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Odo Nnyera Fie Kwan
cdc nNECra fiE qan
Transliteration – “Love never loses its way home”.
Meaning – Love, devotion, hope and faithfulness.