| No. | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 1 | AdinkrahInI | Adinkrahene |  | “Chief of Adinkra Symbols” | To act in Leadership role and inspire others |
| 2 | bi nka bi | Bi Nka Bi |  | “Bite not one another” | Caution against negative actions towards one another such as cheating. |
| 3 | cwc fOrO adObe | Owo Foro Adobe |  | “Snake climb the raffia palm” | Signifies persistence and diligence to achieve success |
| 4 | damI damI | Dame Dame |  | “Name of a board game” | Signifies intelligence and ingenuity |
| 5 | eban | Eban |  | “Fence” | A home with a fence is considered an ideal residence |
| 6 | fawOhOdiE | Fawohodie |  | “Freedom” | Independence comes with its responsibilities |
| 7 | ZI NamI | Gye Nyame |  | “Except God” | Symbolizes the Omnipotent, Omniscience and Omnipresent power of God. |
| 8 | hwEmudua | Hwemudua |  | “Measuring stick” | Symbolizes strive towards perfection |
| 9 | esI nI tekrema | Ese Ne Tekrema |  | “The teeth and the tongue” | Symbolizes unity, friendship and interdependence |
| 10 | epa | Epa |  | “Handcuff” | A symbol of the uncompromising nature of the law to offenders and discourage slavery. |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 11 | kintinkantan | Kintinkantan |  | “Puffed up extravagance” | Symbolizes the nature of some individuals who are arrogant, pompous and bossy. |
| 12 | mmIre danI | Mmere Dane |  | “Time changes” | Symbol of the change and dynamism of life. |
| 13 | mpatapc | Mpatapo |  | “Knot of reconciliation” | Represent the bond or knot that binds parties in a dispute to a peaceful reconciliation. |
| 14 | nQimu | Nkyimu |  | “Divider” | Symbolizes skillfulness and precision. |
| 15 | NamI biribi wc sOrO | Nyame Biribi Wo Soro |  | “God’s something is in the heavens” | God dwells in the heavens and he answers prayers. |
| 16 | pImpamsiE | Pempamsie |  | “Sew to preserve” | Preparedness and readiness |
| 17 | denQem | Denkyem |  | “Crocodile” | We should adapt to changing conditions in our life and the environment |
| 18 | asasI yE duru | Asase Ye Duru |  | “The Earth has weight” | Symbolizes the providence and divinity of Mother Earth. |
| 19 | sankcfa | Sankofa |  | “Return and get it” | Bringing past useful experiences into the present |
| 20 | aya | Aya |  | “Fern” | Symbolizes endurance and resourcefulness |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 21 | nIa onnim nO sua a, ohu | Nea Onnim No Sua A, Ohu |  | “He/She who does not know, will know from learning” | Practice makes one perfect |
| 22 | bIsI saka | Bese Saka |  | “Sack of kola nut” | Symbolizes affluence, power and abundance |
| 23 | wawa aba | Wawa Aba |  | “Seed of the Wawa tree” | Symbolizes hardiness and perseverance |
| 24 | akOkcnan | Akokonan |  | “The leg of a hen” | Symbolizes nurturing and discipline |
| 25 | duafI | Duafe |  | “Wooden comb” | Symbolizes beauty and cleanliness |
| 26 | fihankra | Fihankra |  | “You did not say goodbye when you left home” | Symbolizes security and safety |
| 27 | jInnimmen | Dwennimmen |  | “Ram’s horns” | Symbolizes humility together with strength |
| 28 | csram nI nsOrOmma | Osram Ne Nsoromma |  | “The Moon and the Star” | Symbolizes love, faithfulness and harmony |
| 29 | funtunfunEfu denQemfunEfu | Funtunfunefu Denkyemfunefu |  | “Conjoined crocodiles” | Democracy and unity in diversity |
| 30 | mpuAnum | Mpuanum |  | “Five tufts of hair” | Symbolizes loyalty and skillfulness |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 31 | SI wOnSI | Hye Wonhye |  | “That which cannot be burnt” | Symbolizes imperishability and endurance |
| 32 | matI mAsiE | Mate Masie |  | “What I hear, I keep” | Symbolizes receptivity to learning and education |
| 33 | ckcdIe mmcwIre | Okodee Mmowere |  | “The talons of the Eagle” | Symbolizes strength and power |
| 34 | Nansapc | Nyansapo |  | “Wisdom Knot” | Symbol of wisdom and intelligence |
| 35 | nsaa | Nsaa |  | High quality hand woven fabric | Symbolizes quality and durability |
| 36 | akOma | Akoma |  | “Heart” | Symbolizes love, goodwill and patience |
| 37 | NamI nwu na mAwu | Nyame Nwu Na Mawu |  | “God does not die, and so I cannot die” | Symbolizes Immortality of the Soul |
| 38 | nkcnscnkcnscn | Nkonsonkonson |  | “Chain or Link” | Symbolizes Interdependence, brotherhood and cooperation |
| 39 | mframadan | Mframadan |  | “Wind-resistant house” | Symbolizes social security, excellence and preparedness |
| 40 | kete pa | Kete Pa |  | “Good bed” | Symbolizes faith, love and hope |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 41 | nQinQim | Nkyinkyim |  | “Twisting” | Symbol of toughness and adaptability |
| 42 | nsOrOmma | Nsoromma |  | “A child of the heavens” or “a star” | Symbol of a person who is a leader or a guardian |
| 43 | csram | Osram |  | “The Moon” | Symbol of faith, patience and understanding |
| 44 | boa mI na mI mmOa wO | Boa Me Na Me Mmoa Wo |  | “Help me and let me help you” | Symbol of cooperation and interdependence |
| 45 | cdc NIra fiE qan | Odo Nyera Fie Kwan |  | “Love never loses its way home” | Symbolize love, devotion, hope and faithfulness. |
| 46 | fcfc | Fofo |  | “Seed of fofo plant” | Symbol of warning against jealousy and covetousness. |
| 47 | akOben | Akoben |  | “War horn” | Symbolizes courage |
| 48 | akOfIna | Akofena |  | “The state ceremonial swords” | Symbolizes courage |
| 49 | ZAwu Atikc | Gyawu Atiko |  | “Shaving on the back of Gyawu’s head” | Symbolizes bravery and honor. |
| 50 | qataQI Atikc | Kwatakye Atiko |  | “Special hair style of Kwatakye, a war captain of old Asante” | Symbolizes bravery and honor. |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 51 | musuyidIe | Musuyidee |  | “Thing to remove evil” | Symbolizes sanctity, good fortune and enlightenment. |
| 52 | owuo atwIdIe | Owuo Atwedee |  | “The ladder of death” | Symbolizes mortality and the physical body. |
| 53 | sunsum | Sunsum |  | The “Soul” | Symbolizes cleanliness of spirit and spirituality |
| 54 | NamI dua | Nyame Dua |  | “Tree of God” | Signifies the presence and protection of God. |
| 55 | ajo | Adwo |  | “Calm” | Signifies peace, tranquility and quietness. |
| 56 | abcdI santann | Abode Santann |  | “Totality of the universe” | Signifies totality of natural and human creation. |
| 57 | nIa cpe se obEdi hInI | Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene |  | “He/She who wants to be a king” | Symbol of service and the qualities of a leader. |
| 58 | wO nsa dA mu a | Wo Nsa Da Mu A |  | “If your hands are in the dish” | Symbolizes democracy and participatory government |
| 59 | mAko Ninaa mpAtu mmIrI | Mako Nyinaa Mpatu Mmere |  | “All the peppers on the same tree do not ripen simultaneously” | Symbolizes unique individual talents and unequal development. |
| 60 | QemfIre | Kyemfere |  | “Potsherd (Broken pot)” | Symbolize experience, service and antiquity. |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 61 | Adu hwam | Adu Hwam |  | “Fragrance” or “Powerful aroma” | The king’s authority and power is felt in all households in his kingdom. |
| 62 | aprukuma | Aprukuma |  | “A medicinal seed” | A medicinal seed use to treat infections. |
| 63 | owuo kum NamI | Owuo Kum Nyame |  | “Death killed God” | Symbolizes the invincibility of death and the power of God to overcome death. |
| 64 | anansEC ntontan | Ananse Ntontan |  | “Spider web” | Symbolizes wisdom, creativity and the complexities of life. |
| 65 | tumi tI se kosua | Tumi Te Se Kosua |  | “Power is like an egg” | Symbolizes the delicacy of political power, fragility of democracy and restraint. |
| 66 | kramo bcnI | Kramo Bone |  | “Fake Moslem” | Symbol of the need for critical inquiry, warning against quackery and hypocrisy. |
| 67 | sIsa wO suban | Sesa Wo Suban |  | “Change your character” | Symbol of warning against arrogance, bad manners and negative behavior. |
| 68 | kokuromotiE | Kokuromotie |  | “Thumb” | Symbol of cooperation, teamwork and harmony. |
| 69 | chInI Aniwa | Ohene Aniwa |  | “The King’s eyes” | Symbol of vigilance, farsightedness, authority and power. |
| 70 | osiadan NamI | Osiadan Nyame |  | “God, the builder” | Symbol of God, the Builder and Creator. |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 71 | akOma ntOasO | Akoma Ntoaso |  | “United hearts” | Symbol of agreement, togetherness and unity. |
| 72 | NamI ye chInI | Nyame Ye Ohene |  | “God is King” | Symbol of Majesty and Supremacy of God. |
| 73 | abe dua | Abe Dua |  | “Palm Tree” | Symbol of wealth, resourcefulness and self sufficiency. |
| 74 | yEbESia bio | Yebehyia Bio |  | “We shall meet again” | Symbolizes all things in nature are linked and we shall meet again after saying goodbye. |
| 75 | aqaaba | Akwaaba |  | “Welcome” | Symbolizes friendliness and hospitality. |
| 76 | aban | Aban |  | “Fortress” | Symbolizes seat of power, strength and authority. |
| 77 | dono | Dono |  | “Drum” | Symbolizes appellation, praise, goodwill and rhythm. |
| 78 | dono ntOasO | Dono Ntoaso |  | “Extended drum” | Symbolizes unified action, vigilance and rejoicing. |
| 79 | chInI Aja | Ohene Adwa |  | “King’s stool” | Symbol of Authority and leadership. |
| 80 | tuo nI akOfIna | Tuo Ne Akofena |  | “Gun and States Sword” | Symbol of defense. |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 81 | chInI kra kcnmudI | Ohene Kra Konmude |  | “Royal Soul Pendant” | Symbolizes the leadership of the king. |
| 82 | chInI Qe | Ohene Kye |  | “King’s Crown” | Symbolizes royalty and legitimate authority to rule. |
| 83 | chInI Qinie | Ohene Kyinie |  | “King’s Umbrella” | Symbol of Kingship |
| 84 | chInI papa | Ohene Papa |  | “Good King” | Symbol of good governance. |
| 85 | chInI wuo ye ya | Ohene Wuo Ye Ya |  | “The King is Dead” | Symbolizes transition or passing of the king. |
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