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