Category: Adinkra Symbols
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Hwemudua: Symbol
hwEmudua Transliteration “Measuring Stick”. Meaning “Symbolizes strive towards perfection.”
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Bi Nka Bi: Symbol
bi nka bi Transliteration “Bite not one another”. Meaning Caution against negative actions towards one another such as cheating.
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Dwennimmen: Symbol
jECnnimmen Transliteration “Ram’s horns”. Meaning Symbolizes humility together with strength.
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Fawohodie: Symbol
fawoChoCdiE Transliteration “Freedom”. Meaning Independence comes with its responsibilities.
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Eban: Symbol
eban Transliteration “Fence”. Meaning A home with a fence is considered an ideal residence.
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Dame Dame: Symbol
damEC damEC Transliteration “Name of a board game”. Meaning Signifies intelligence and ingenuity.
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Owo Foro Adobe: Symbol
cwc foCroC adoCbe Transliteration “Snake climb the raffia palm”. Meaning Signifies persistence and diligence to achieve success.
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Adinkrahene: Symbol
aCdinkrahECnEC Transliteration “Chief of Adinkra symbols” Meaning To act in a leadership role and inspire others.
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Gye Nyame: Symbol
ZEC NamEC Transliteration “Except God”. Meaning Symbol of the supremacy of God.