Category: Adinkra Symbols

sankcfa Glyph s Transliteration “Go back and take”. Meaning Bringing past useful experiences into the present.

asasI yE duru Glyph r Transliteration “The Earth has weight”. Meaning Symbolizes the importance of the Earth in sustaining life.

denQem Glyph q Transliteration “Crocodile”. Meaning We should learn to adjust to different situations in life.

pImpamsiE Glyph p Transliteration “Sew to preserve”. Meaning Preparedness and readiness.

NamI biribi wc sOrO Glyph o Transliteration “God’s something is in the heavens”. Meaning God dwells in the heavens and he answers prayers.

nQimu Glyph n Transliteration “Divider”. Meaning Symbolizes skillfulness and precision.

mpatapc Glyph m Transliteration “Knot of reconciliation”. Meaning Symbol of reconciliation, peacemaking and pacification.

mmIre danI Glyph l Transliteration “Time changes”. Meaning Symbol of change and the dynamism of life.

kintinkantan Glyph k Transliteration “Puffed up extravagance” Meaning Symbolizes the nature of some individuals who are arrogant, pompous and bossy.

epa Glyph j Transliteration “Handcuff”. Meaning A symbol of the uncompromising nature of the law to offenders and discourage slavery.