Adinkra Alphabet

Tag: Adinkra Alphabet

  • Denkyem

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

  • Pempamsie

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

  • Nyame Biribi Wo Soro

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

  • Nkyimu

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

  • Mpatapo

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

  • Mmere Dane

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

  • Kintinkantan

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

  • Epa

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

  • Ese Ne Tekrema

    esI nI tekrema Glyph i Transliteration “The teeth and the tongue”. Meaning Friendship and interdependence.

  • Hwemudua

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