Adinkra Symbols
The
symbols are from West Africa and they have special meanings.
Below I list some of the symbols. There are many more than this.
Aban
Symbol of strength and
authority.
Adinkrahene
Symbol
of greatness and firmness.
Aqyindawuru
Symbol of faithfulness,
alertness and dutifulness.
Akoben
Symbol of readiness,
willingness
to take action.
Akofena
Symbol of state or legitimized
authority, or the recognition of heroic deed.
Akoko Nan
Symbol of mercy, fondness, and
parental guidance.
Akoma
Symbol
of love and faithfulness.
Akoma Ntoaso
Symbol of unity and agreement.
Ananse Ntontan
Symbol of wisdom and
creativity.
Ani Bere A Enso Gya
Symbol of self-control and
self-discipline.
Asase Ye Duru
Symbol of providence.
Aya
Symbol of endurance
perseverance
and independance.
Bese Saka
Symbol of affluence.
Dono
Symbol of humility and
strength,
wisdom, and learning.
Eban
Symbol of security.
Epa
Symbol of equal law and
justice.
Ese Ne Tekrema
Symbol os advancement.
Fafanto
Symbol of tenderness and
gentleness.
Fi-Hankare
Symbol of brotherhood and
solidarity.
Fofo
Symbol of warning against
jealousy.
Funtummireku-Denkyemmireku
Symbol of democracy aand
oneness
despite cultural differences.
Gyawu Atiko
Symbol of bravery,
fearlessness,
and valor.
Gye Nyame
Symbol of the omnipotence of
God.
Hye-Wo-Nhye
Symbol of taughness.
Kramo Bone Amma
Yeanhu Kramo Pa
Symbol of warning against
hypocrisy.
Kronti Ne
Akwamu
Symbol of democracy and
reliance.
Kuntunkantan
Symbol of warning against
loftiness and egoisim.
Kwatakye
Atiko
Symbol of bravery and valor.
Mate Masie
Symbol of wisdom.
Mframadan
Symbol of fortitude and
readiness to face vicissitudes of life.
Bese Saka
Symbol of affluence.
Musuyidee
Symbol of sanctity and
spirtual strength.
Mmara Krado
Symbol of justice and
authority.
Mpatapo
Symbol of reconcilliation.
Nkonsonkonson
Symbol of brotherhood and
cooperation.
Nkuruma Kesee
Symbol of supremacy and
superiority.
Nkyimu
Symbol of skill and precision..
Nkyinkyin
Symbol of toughness and
ability
to face difficulties.
Nsaa
Symbol of excellence.
Nsoroma
