Nyame Dua

Category: Adinkra Symbols

Adinkra Symbols

  • Bi Nka Bi

    bi nka bi

    Transliteration“Bite not one another”
    MeaningCaution against negative actions towards one another such as cheating.
    bi nka bi

  • Adu Hwam

    aCdu hwam

    Transliteration“Fragrance”
    MeaningThe King’s authority and power is felt in all his households in his kingdom.

  • Aprukuma

    aprukuma

    Transliteration“A medicinal seed”
    MeaningSymbolizes good mental, emotional and physical health

  • Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene

    nECa cpe se obEdi hECnEC

    Transliteration“He/She who wants to be King”
    MeaningSymbolizes service and leadership skills

  • Abode Santann

    abcdEC santann

    Transliteration“Totality of the universe”
    MeaningSymbolizes totality of natural and social creation.

  • Fawohodie

    fawoChoCdiE

    Transliteration“Freedom”.
    MeaningIndependence comes with its responsibilities.
    Fawohodie

  • Denkyem

    denQem

    Transliteration“Crocodile”.
    MeaningWe should learn to adjust to different situations in life.
    Denkyem

  • Nea Onnim No Sua A Ohu

    nECa onnim noC sua a, ohu

    Transliteration“He/She who does not know, will know from learning”.
    MeaningPerseverance, service and hard work in the acquisition of knowledge.
    Nea Onnim No Sua A Ohu

  • Owo Foro Adobe

    cwc foCroC adoCbe

    Transliteration“Snake climb the raffia palm”.
    MeaningSignifies persistence and diligence to achieve success.
    Owo Foro Adobe

  • Nyame Biribi Wo Soro

    NamEC biribi wc soCroC

    Transliteration“God’s something is in the heavens”.
    MeaningGod dwells in the heavens and he answers prayers.
    Nyame Biribi Wo Soro