Adinkra Alphabet

Category: Adinkra Symbols

  • Epa

    epa

    Glyphj
    Transliteration“Handcuff”.
    MeaningA symbol of the uncompromising nature of the law to offenders and discourage slavery.
    epa

  • Ese Ne Tekrema

    esEC nEC tekrema

    Glyphi
    Transliteration“The teeth and the tongue”.
    MeaningFriendship and interdependence.
    esEC nEC tekrema

  • Hwemudua

    hwEmudua

    Glyphh
    Transliteration“Measuring Stick”.
    Meaning“Symbolizes strive towards perfection.”
    hwEmudua

  • Gye Nyame

    ZEC NamEC

    Glyphg
    Transliteration“Except God”.
    MeaningSymbol of the supremacy of God.
    ZEC NamEC
    Gye Nyame

  • Fawohodie

    fawoChoCdiE

    Glyphf
    Transliteration“Freedom”.
    Meaning Independence comes with its responsibilities.
    fawoChoCdiE

  • Eban

    eban

    GlyphE
    Transliteration“Fence”.
    MeaningA home with a fence is considered an ideal residence.
    eban

  • Dame Dame

    damEC damEC

    Glyphd
    Transliteration“Name of a board game”
    MeaningSignifies intelligence and ingenuity.
    damEC damEC

  • Owo Foro Adobe

    cwc foCroC adoCbe

    GlyphC
    Transliterationsnake climb the raffia palm
    MeaningSignifies persistence and diligence to achieve success.
    cwc foCroC adoCbe
    Owo Foro Adobe

  • Bi NKa Bi

    bi nka bi

    Glyphb
    TransliterationBite not one another.
    Meaning Caution against negative actions towards one another such as cheating.
    bi nka bi

  • Adinkrahene

    aCdinkrahECnEC

    Glypha
    Transliteration“Chief or King of Adinkra symbols”
    MeaningTo act in a leadership role and inspire others.
    aCdinkrahECnEC