Adinkra Alphabet

Category: Adinkra Audio

Pronunciation of Adinkra

  • Okodee Mmowere

    ckcdECe mmcwECre

    Transliteration – “The talons of the Eagle”.

    Meaning – Symbolizes strength in unity.

  • Mate Masie

    matEC maCsiE

    Transliteration – “What I hear, I keep”.

    Meaning – Symbolizes receptivity to learning and education.

  • Mpuanum

    mpuanum

    Transliteration – “Five tufts of hair”.

    Meaning – This is the traditional coded hairstyle of priestesses.

  • Odo Nnyera Fie Kwan

    cdc nNECra fiE qan

    Odo Nyera Fie Kwan

    Transliteration – “Love never loses its way home”.

    Meaning – Love, devotion, hope and faithfulness.

  • Adinkra

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