Adinkra Symbols

Chief of Adinkra Symbols
Greatness, Charisma, Leadership

ADINKRAHENE

Chief of Adinkra Symbols

Greatness, Charisma, Leadership

Akoben Vigilance, Wariness

Akoben

War Horn

Vigilance, Wariness

3

Akofena

Sword of War

Courage & Valor

4

Akoko Nan

The Leg of A Hen

Mercy & Nurturing

5

Akoma

The Heart

Patience & Tolerance

6

Akoma Ntoso

Linked Hearts

Understanding & Agreement

7

Ananse Ntontan

Spider's Web

Vision Creativity

Symbol-ANKH

ANKH

Eternal Life

Key of Life

8

Asase Ye Duru

The Earth Has Weight

Divinity of Mother Earth

9

Aya

Fernr

Endurance & Resourcefulness

10

Bese Saka

Sack of Cola Nuts

Affluence, Abundance & Unity

11

Bi Nka Bi

No One Should Bite the Other

Peace & Harmony

12

Boa Me Na Me MMoa Wo

Help Me and Let Me Help You

Cooperation & Independence

13

Dame - Dame

Name of a Board Game

Intelligence & Ingenuity

14

Denkyem

Crocodile

Adaptability

15

Duafe

Wooden Comb

Beauty, Hygiene & Feminine Qualities

16

Dwennimmen

Ram's Horn

Humility & Strength

17

Eban

Fence

Love, Safety & Security

18

EPA

Handcuffs

Law, Justice & Slavery

19

Esa Ne Tekrema

The Teeth and the Tongue

Friendship & Interdependence

20

Fawohodie

Independence

Independence, Freedom & Emancipation

21

Fihankra

House/Compound

Security & Safety

22

Fofo

A Yellow-Flowered Plant

Jealousy & Envy

23

Funtunfunefu denkyemfunefu

Siamese Crocodiles

Democracy & Unity in Diversity

24

Gye Nyame

Except for God

Supremacy of God

25

Hwemudua

Measuring Stick

Examination, Quality & Control

26

Hye Wonhye

That Which Cannot Be Burnt

Imperishability & Endurance

27

Kete Pa

Good Bed

Good Marriage

28

Kintinkantan

Puffed Up Extravagance

Arrogance & Extravagance

29

Kwatakye Atiko

Hairstyle of Kwatakye

Bravery & Fearlessness

30

Mate Masie

What I Hear, I Keep

Wisdom, Knowledge & Prudence

31

Me Ware Wo

I Shall Marry You

Commitment & Perseverance

32

Mframadan

Wind-Resistant House

Fortitude & Preparedness

33

MMere Dane

Time Changes

Change & Life's Dynamics

34

MMusuyidee

That Which Removes Ill Luck

Good Fortune & Sanctity

35

Mpatapo

Know of Reconciliation

Peacemaking & Reconciliation

36

Mpuannum

Five Tufts (Of Hair)

Priestly, Office, Loyalty & Adroitness

37

Nea onnim no sua a, ohu

He Who Does Not Know Can Know From Learning

Knowledge & Life-Long Education

38

Nea Ope se obedi hene

He Who Wants to Be King

Service & Leadership

39

Nkonsonkonson

Chain Links

Unity & Human Relations

40

Nkyimu

Crossed Divisions Made on Adinkra Cloth Before Printing

Skillfulness & Precision

41

Nykinkyim

Twistings

Initiative, Dynamism & Versatility

42

Nssa

Type of Handwoven Cloth

Excellence, Genuineness & Authenticity

60

Nsoromma

Child of the Heavens

Guardianship

61

Nyame Biribi wo soro

God Is In The Heavens

Hope

62

Nyame Dua

Tree of God

God's Protection and Presence

43

Nyame Nnwu na mawu

God Never Dies, Therefore I Cannot Die

Life After Death

44

Nyame Nti

By God's Grace

Faith and Trust in God

45

Nyame ye ohene

God is King

Majesty and Supremacy of God

46

Nyansapo

Wisdom Knot

Wisdom, Ingenuity, Intelligence & Patience

47

Odo Nnyew Fie Kwan

Love Never Loses It's Way Back Home

Power of Love

63

Okodee Mmowere

Talons of the Eagle

Bravery & Strength

48

Onyankopon adom nti biriebiara beye yie

By God's Grace, All Will Be Well

Hope, Providence & Faith

49

Osram ne nsoromma

The Moon and the Star

Love, Faithfulness & Harmony

50

owo foro adobe

Snake Climbing the Raffia Tree

Steadfastness, Prudence & Diligence

51

Okodee Mmowere

Talons of the Eagle

Bravery & Strength

52

Pempamsie

Sew In Readiness

Readiness & Steadfastness

53

Sankofa

Return and Get It

Learn From the Past

54

Sankofa

Back To My Roots

Wisdom: Learn From the Past

55

Sesa Wo Suban

I Change or Transform My Life

Transformation

56

Tamfo Bebre

The Enemy Will Stew in His Own Juice

Jealousy

57

Wawa Aba

Seed of the Wawa Tree

Harness, Toughness & Perseverance

58

Wo Nsa Da Mu A

If Your Hands Are in the Dish

Democracy & Pluralism

59

Woforo dua pa a

When You Climb a Good Tree

Support & Cooperation