Adinkra Alphabet

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  • Day Names in Akan (Twi)

    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…

  • Fear

    Adinkra “dECe aChu aQEC noC noC nhu ahoCcfe” – will smith English “Fear kills your ability to see beauty” – Will Smith

  • Dufokyee

    Adinkra woCtECna dufcQECe soC di bcfre a, woC toC fc, wanoC nsoC fc.

  • Dono Ntoaso: Symbol

    dono ntoCasoC Transliteration “Extended drum” Meaning Symbolizes unified action, vigilance and rejoicing.

  • Dono: Symbol

    dono Transliteration “Drum” Meaning Symbolizes appellation, praise, goodwill and rhythm.

  • Aban: Symbol

    aban Transliteration “Fortress” or “Castle” Meaning Symbolizes seat of power, strength, authority and magnificence.

  • Akwaaba: Symbol

    aqaaba Transliteration “Welcome” Meaning Symbolizes friendliness and hospitality

  • Obi Nnim

    Adinkra obi nnim a, obi QECre. English The one who knows teaches the one who does not know.

  • Etiri Koro

    Adinkra Etiri koCroC nkc aCZina. English A single person cannot hold a consultation.

  • Face forward by Kwame Nkrumah

    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