Category: Adinkra Audio

Pronunciation of Adinkra

  • Fofo

    fcfc

    Fofo

    Transliteration – “Seed of fofo plant.”

    Meaning – “Symbol of warning against jealousy and covetousness.”

  • Osram

    csram

    Osram

    Transliteration – “The Moon”.

    Meaning – “Symbol of patience, silence and understanding”.

  • Nsoromma

    nsoCroCmma

    Nsoromma

    Transliteration – “A child of the heavens or a star”.

    Meaning – Symbol of a person who is a leader or a guardian.

  • Nkyinkyim

    nQinQim

    Nkyinkyim

    Transliteration – “Twisting”.

    Meaning – Symbolizes toughness and adaptability.

  • Kete Pa

    kete pa

    Kete Pa

    Transliteration – “Good bed”.

    Meaning – Symbol of faithfulness.

  • Mframadan

    mframadan

    Mframadan

    Transliteration – “Wind-resistant house”.

    Meaning – Symbolizes Social security and preparedness.

  • Nyame Nwu Na Mawu

    NamEC nwu na maCwu

    Transliteration – “God does not die, and so I cannot die”.

    Meaning – I am an expression of the Divine.

  • Akoma

    akoCma

    Transliteration – “Heart”.

    Meaning – Symbolizes love, goodwill and faithfulness.

  • Nsaa

    nsaa

    Transliteration – “High quality hand woven fabric”.

    Meaning – Symbolizes quality and durability.

  • Nyansapo

    Nansapc

    Transliteration – “Wisdom knot”.

    Meaning – Symbolizes the power and skill found in wise and intelligent sayings such as proverbs.