Adinkra symbols are symbols that represent proverbs, concepts, or aphorisms. Adinkra symbols originated from Ghana and the Gyaman people of Cote d’Ivoire. Adinkra symbols have spiritual, scientific and metaphysical application in Akan tradition. The deeper meanings of Adinkra symbols are explained and easily understood through Adinkra Alphabet. Adinkra symbols are used extensively as logos, in fabrics and pottery.
| No. | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 1 | AdinkrahInI | Adinkrahene |  | “Chief of Adinkra Symbols” | To act in Leadership role and inspire others |
| 2 | bi nka bi | Bi Nka Bi |  | “Bite not one another” | Caution against negative actions towards one another such as cheating. |
| 3 | cwc fOrO adObe | Owo Foro Adobe |  | “Snake climb the raffia palm” | Signifies persistence and diligence to achieve success |
| 4 | damI damI | Dame Dame |  | “Name of a board game” | Signifies intelligence and ingenuity |
| 5 | eban | Eban |  | “Fence” | A home with a fence is considered an ideal residence |
| 6 | fawOhOdiE | Fawohodie |  | “Freedom” | Independence comes with its responsibilities |
| 7 | ZI NamI | Gye Nyame |  | “Except God” | Symbolizes the Omnipotent, Omniscience and Omnipresent power of God. |
| 8 | hwEmudua | Hwemudua |  | “Measuring stick” | Symbolizes strive towards perfection |
| 9 | esI nI tekrema | Ese Ne Tekrema |  | “The teeth and the tongue” | Symbolizes unity, friendship and interdependence |
| 10 | epa | Epa |  | “Handcuff” | A symbol of the uncompromising nature of the law to offenders and discourage slavery. |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 11 | kintinkantan | Kintinkantan |  | “Puffed up extravagance” | Symbolizes the nature of some individuals who are arrogant, pompous and bossy. |
| 12 | mmIre danI | Mmere Dane |  | “Time changes” | Symbol of the change and dynamism of life. |
| 13 | mpatapc | Mpatapo |  | “Knot of reconciliation” | Represent the bond or knot that binds parties in a dispute to a peaceful reconciliation. |
| 14 | nQimu | Nkyimu |  | “Divider” | Symbolizes skillfulness and precision. |
| 15 | NamI biribi wc sOrO | Nyame Biribi Wo Soro |  | “God’s something is in the heavens” | God dwells in the heavens and he answers prayers. |
| 16 | pImpamsiE | Pempamsie |  | “Sew to preserve” | Preparedness and readiness |
| 17 | denQem | Denkyem |  | “Crocodile” | We should adapt to changing conditions in our life and the environment |
| 18 | asasI yE duru | Asase Ye Duru |  | “The Earth has weight” | Symbolizes the providence and divinity of Mother Earth. |
| 19 | sankcfa | Sankofa |  | “Return and get it” | Bringing past useful experiences into the present |
| 20 | aya | Aya |  | “Fern” | Symbolizes endurance and resourcefulness |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 21 | nIa onnim nO sua a, ohu | Nea Onnim No Sua A, Ohu |  | “He/She who does not know, will know from learning” | Practice makes one perfect |
| 22 | bIsI saka | Bese Saka |  | “Sack of kola nut” | Symbolizes affluence, power and abundance |
| 23 | wawa aba | Wawa Aba |  | “Seed of the Wawa tree” | Symbolizes hardiness and perseverance |
| 24 | akOkcnan | Akokonan |  | “The leg of a hen” | Symbolizes nurturing and discipline |
| 25 | duafI | Duafe |  | “Wooden comb” | Symbolizes beauty and cleanliness |
| 26 | fihankra | Fihankra |  | “You did not say goodbye when you left home” | Symbolizes security and safety |
| 27 | jInnimmen | Dwennimmen |  | “Ram’s horns” | Symbolizes humility together with strength |
| 28 | csram nI nsOrOmma | Osram Ne Nsoromma |  | “The Moon and the Star” | Symbolizes love, faithfulness and harmony |
| 29 | funtunfunEfu denQemfunEfu | Funtunfunefu Denkyemfunefu |  | “Conjoined crocodiles” | Democracy and unity in diversity |
| 30 | mpuAnum | Mpuanum |  | “Five tufts of hair” | Symbolizes loyalty and skillfulness |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 31 | SI wOnSI | Hye Wonhye |  | “That which cannot be burnt” | Symbolizes imperishability and endurance |
| 32 | matI mAsiE | Mate Masie |  | “What I hear, I keep” | Symbolizes receptivity to learning and education |
| 33 | ckcdIe mmcwIre | Okodee Mmowere |  | “The talons of the Eagle” | Symbolizes strength and power |
| 34 | Nansapc | Nyansapo |  | “Wisdom Knot” | Symbol of wisdom and intelligence |
| 35 | nsaa | Nsaa |  | High quality hand woven fabric | Symbolizes quality and durability |
| 36 | akoCma | Akoma |  | “Heart” | Symbolizes love, goodwill and patience |
| 37 | NamI nwu na mAwu | Nyame Nwu Na Mawu |  | “God does not die, and so I cannot die” | Symbolizes Immortality of the Soul |
| 38 | nkcnscnkcnscn | Nkonsonkonson |  | “Chain or Link” | Symbolizes Interdependence, brotherhood and cooperation |
| 39 | mframadan | Mframadan |  | “Wind-resistant house” | Symbolizes social security, excellence and preparedness |
| 40 | kete pa | Kete Pa |  | “Good bed” | Symbolizes faith, love and hope |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 41 | nQinQim | Nkyinkyim |  | “Twisting” | Symbol of toughness and adaptability |
| 42 | nsOrOmma | Nsoromma |  | “A child of the heavens” or “a star” | Symbol of a person who is a leader or a guardian |
| 43 | csram | Osram |  | “The Moon” | Symbol of faith, patience and understanding |
| 44 | bOa mI na mI mmOa wO | Boa Me Na Me Mmoa Wo |  | “Help me and let me help you” | Symbol of cooperation and interdependence |
| 45 | cdc nyIra fiE qan | Odo Nyera Fie Kwan |  | “Love never loses its way home” | Symbolize love, devotion, hope and faithfulness. |
| 46 | fcfc | Fofo |  | “Seed of fofo plant” | Symbol of warning against jealousy and covetousness. |
| 47 | akOben | Akoben |  | “War horn” | Symbolizes courage |
| 48 | akOfIna | Akofena |  | “The state ceremonial swords” | Symbolizes courage |
| 49 | ZAwu Atikc | Gyawu Atiko |  | “Shaving on the back of Gyawu’s head” | Symbolizes bravery and honor. |
| 50 | qataQI Atikc | Kwatakye Atiko |  | “Special hair style of Kwatakye, a war captain of old Asante” | Symbolizes bravery and honor. |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 51 | musuyidIe | Musuyidee |  | “Thing to remove evil” | Symbolizes sanctity, good fortune and enlightenment. |
| 52 | owuo atwIdIe | Owuo Atwedee |  | “The ladder of death” | Symbolizes mortality and the physical body. |
| 53 | sunsum | Sunsum |  | The “Soul” | Symbolizes cleanliness of spirit and spirituality |
| 54 | NamI dua | Nyame Dua |  | “Tree of God” | Signifies the presence and protection of God. |
| 55 | ajo | Adwo |  | “Calm” | Signifies peace, tranquility and quietness. |
| 56 | abcdI santann | Abode Santann |  | “Totality of the universe” | Signifies totality of natural and human creation. |
| 57 | nIa cpe se obEdi hInI | Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene |  | “He/She who wants to be a king” | Symbol of service and the qualities of a leader. |
| 58 | wO nsa dA mu a | Wo Nsa Da Mu A |  | “If your hands are in the dish” | Symbolizes democracy and participatory government |
| 59 | mAko Ninaa mpAtu mmIrI | Mako Nyinaa Mpatu Mmere |  | “All the peppers on the same tree do not ripen simultaneously” | Symbolizes unique individual talents and unequal development. |
| 60 | QemfIre | Kyemfere |  | “Potsherd (Broken pot)” | Symbolize experience, service and antiquity. |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 61 | Adu hwam | Adu Hwam |  | “Fragrance” or “Powerful aroma” | The king’s authority and power is felt in all households in his kingdom. |
| 62 | aprukuma | Aprukuma |  | “A medicinal seed” | A medicinal seed use to treat infections. |
| 63 | owuo kum NamI | Owuo Kum Nyame |  | “Death killed God” | Symbolizes the invincibility of death and the power of God to overcome death. |
| 64 | anansI ntOntan | Ananse Ntontan |  | “Spider web” | Symbolizes wisdom, creativity and the complexities of life. |
| 65 | tumI tI se kosua | Tumi Te Se Kosua |  | “Power is like an egg” | Symbolizes the delicacy of political power, fragility of democracy and restraint. |
| 66 | kramo bcnI | Kramo Bone |  | “Fake Moslem” | Symbol of the need for critical inquiry, warning against quackery and hypocrisy. |
| 67 | sIsa wO suban | Sesa Wo Suban |  | “Change your character” | Symbol of warning against arrogance, bad manners and negative behavior. |
| 68 | kokuromotiE | Kokuromotie |  | “Thumb” | Symbol of cooperation, teamwork and harmony. |
| 69 | chInI Aniwa | Ohene Aniwa |  | “The King’s eyes” | Symbol of vigilance, farsightedness, authority and power. |
| 70 | osiadan NamI | Osiadan Nyame |  | “God, the builder” | Symbol of God, the Builder and Creator. |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 71 | akOma ntOasO | Akoma Ntoaso |  | “United hearts” | Symbol of agreement, togetherness and unity. |
| 72 | NamI ye chInI | Nyame Ye Ohene |  | “God is King” | Symbol of Majesty and Supremacy of God. |
| 73 | abe dua | Abe Dua |  | “Palm Tree” | Symbol of wealth, resourcefulness and self sufficiency. |
| 74 | yEbESia bio | Yebehyia Bio |  | “We shall meet again” | Symbolizes all things in nature are linked and we shall meet again after saying goodbye. |
| 75 | aqaaba | Akwaaba |  | “Welcome” | Symbolizes friendliness and hospitality. |
| 76 | aban | Aban |  | “Fortress” | Symbolizes seat of power, strength and authority. |
| 77 | dono | Dono |  | “Drum” | Symbolizes appellation, praise, goodwill and rhythm. |
| 78 | dono ntOasO | Dono Ntoaso |  | “Extended drum” | Symbolizes unified action, vigilance and rejoicing. |
| 79 | chInI Aja | Ohene Adwa |  | “King’s stool” | Symbol of Authority and leadership. |
| 80 | tuo nI akOfIna | Tuo Ne Akofena |  | “Gun and States Sword” | Symbol of defense. |
| No | Adinkra | English | Symbol | Transliteration | Meaning |
| 81 | chInI kra kcnmudI | Ohene Kra Konmude |  | “Royal Soul Pendant” | Symbolizes the leadership of the king. |
| 82 | chInI Qe | Ohene Kye |  | “King’s Crown” | Symbolizes royalty and legitimate authority to rule. |
| 83 | chECnEC Qinie | Ohene Kyinie |  | “King’s Umbrella” | Symbol of Kingship |
| 84 | chInI papa | Ohene Papa |  | “Good King” | Symbol of good governance. |
| 85 | chInI wuo ye ya | Ohene Wuo Ye Ya |  | “The King is Dead” | Symbolizes transition or passing of the king. |
| 86 | Ani bIrI a ensc Za | Ani bere a enso gya |  | “No matter how red-eyed one becomes, his/her eyes do not spark flames.” | Symbolizes diligence and perseverance. |
| 87 | uaC nkanIa | UAC nkanea |  | “UAC lights” | Symbolizes technological advancement. |
| 88 | kuronti nI aqAmu | Kuronti ne Akwamu |  | Two groups Kuronti and Akwamu that form the council of a town. | Symbolizes democracy, sharing ideas, and taking council. |
| 89 | Abusua pa | Abusua pa |  | “Good family” | Signifies family unity, kinship ties, and the importance of family support. |
