Adinkra Alphabet

Tag: Adinkra Alphabet

  • Gye Nyame

    ZI NamI Glyph g Transliteration “Except God”. Meaning Symbol of the supremacy of God.

  • Fawohodie

    fawOhOdiE Glyph f Transliteration “Freedom”. Meaning  Independence comes with its responsibilities.

  • Eban

    eban Glyph E Transliteration “Fence”. Meaning A home with a fence is considered an ideal residence.

  • Dame Dame

    damI damI Glyph d Transliteration “Name of a board game” Meaning Signifies intelligence and ingenuity.

  • Owo Foro Adobe

    cwc fOrO adObe Glyph C Transliteration snake climb the raffia palm Meaning Signifies persistence and diligence to achieve success.

  • Bi NKa Bi

    bi nka bi Glyph b Transliteration Bite not one another. Meaning  Caution against negative actions towards one another such as cheating.

  • Adinkrahene

    AdinkrahInI Glyph a Transliteration “Chief or King of Adinkra symbols” Meaning To act in a leadership role and inspire others.