Adinkra Symbols

ADINKRAHENE
Chief of Adinkra Symbols
Greatness, Charisma, Leadership

Akoben
War Horn
Vigilance, Wariness

Akofena
Sword of War
Courage & Valor

Akoko Nan
The Leg of A Hen
Mercy & Nurturing

Akoma
The Heart
Patience & Tolerance

Akoma Ntoso
Linked Hearts
Understanding & Agreement

Ananse Ntontan
Spider's Web
Vision Creativity

ANKH
Eternal Life
Key of Life

Asase Ye Duru
The Earth Has Weight
Divinity of Mother Earth

Aya
Fernr
Endurance & Resourcefulness

Bese Saka
Sack of Cola Nuts
Affluence, Abundance & Unity

Bi Nka Bi
No One Should Bite the Other
Peace & Harmony

Boa Me Na Me MMoa Wo
Help Me and Let Me Help You
Cooperation & Independence

Dame - Dame
Name of a Board Game
Intelligence & Ingenuity

Denkyem
Crocodile
Adaptability

Duafe
Wooden Comb
Beauty, Hygiene & Feminine Qualities

Dwennimmen
Ram's Horn
Humility & Strength

Eban
Fence
Love, Safety & Security

EPA
Handcuffs
Law, Justice & Slavery

Esa Ne Tekrema
The Teeth and the Tongue
Friendship & Interdependence

Fawohodie
Independence
Independence, Freedom & Emancipation

Fihankra
House/Compound
Security & Safety

Fofo
A Yellow-Flowered Plant
Jealousy & Envy

Funtunfunefu denkyemfunefu
Siamese Crocodiles
Democracy & Unity in Diversity

Gye Nyame
Except for God
Supremacy of God

Hwemudua
Measuring Stick
Examination, Quality & Control

Hye Wonhye
That Which Cannot Be Burnt
Imperishability & Endurance

Kete Pa
Good Bed
Good Marriage

Kintinkantan
Puffed Up Extravagance
Arrogance & Extravagance

Kwatakye Atiko
Hairstyle of Kwatakye
Bravery & Fearlessness

Mate Masie
What I Hear, I Keep
Wisdom, Knowledge & Prudence

Me Ware Wo
I Shall Marry You
Commitment & Perseverance

Mframadan
Wind-Resistant House
Fortitude & Preparedness

MMere Dane
Time Changes
Change & Life's Dynamics

MMusuyidee
That Which Removes Ill Luck
Good Fortune & Sanctity

Mpatapo
Know of Reconciliation
Peacemaking & Reconciliation

Mpuannum
Five Tufts (Of Hair)
Priestly, Office, Loyalty & Adroitness

Nea onnim no sua a, ohu
He Who Does Not Know Can Know From Learning
Knowledge & Life-Long Education

Nea Ope se obedi hene
He Who Wants to Be King
Service & Leadership

Nkonsonkonson
Chain Links
Unity & Human Relations

Nkyimu
Crossed Divisions Made on Adinkra Cloth Before Printing
Skillfulness & Precision

Nykinkyim
Twistings
Initiative, Dynamism & Versatility

Nssa
Type of Handwoven Cloth
Excellence, Genuineness & Authenticity

Nsoromma
Child of the Heavens
Guardianship

Nyame Biribi wo soro
God Is In The Heavens
Hope

Nyame Dua
Tree of God
God's Protection and Presence

Nyame Nnwu na mawu
God Never Dies, Therefore I Cannot Die
Life After Death

Nyame Nti
By God's Grace
Faith and Trust in God

Nyame ye ohene
God is King
Majesty and Supremacy of God

Nyansapo
Wisdom Knot
Wisdom, Ingenuity, Intelligence & Patience

Odo Nnyew Fie Kwan
Love Never Loses It's Way Back Home
Power of Love

Okodee Mmowere
Talons of the Eagle
Bravery & Strength

Onyankopon adom nti biriebiara beye yie
By God's Grace, All Will Be Well
Hope, Providence & Faith

Osram ne nsoromma
The Moon and the Star
Love, Faithfulness & Harmony

owo foro adobe
Snake Climbing the Raffia Tree
Steadfastness, Prudence & Diligence

Okodee Mmowere
Talons of the Eagle
Bravery & Strength

Pempamsie
Sew In Readiness
Readiness & Steadfastness

Sankofa
Return and Get It
Learn From the Past

Sankofa
Back To My Roots
Wisdom: Learn From the Past

Sesa Wo Suban
I Change or Transform My Life
Transformation

Tamfo Bebre
The Enemy Will Stew in His Own Juice
Jealousy

Wawa Aba
Seed of the Wawa Tree
Harness, Toughness & Perseverance

Wo Nsa Da Mu A
If Your Hands Are in the Dish
Democracy & Pluralism

Woforo dua pa a
When You Climb a Good Tree
Support & Cooperation