Few things to learn about Dziedzorm & Eduduzi, Ewe names

Once again, Ewe names stand to be of one unique kind in that the reason for the names is more than just the name itself. In this post, we look at these two names and what is worth learning from them. 

Among the Ewes of Ghana, a number of names can be translated as Joy and an example is 'Dziedzorm'. Dziedzorm literally means 'I was joyful or happy'.

Dzidzor translates into English as 'Happiness or joy'.

Dzidzorli also translates into English as 'There is Joy'.  

Now 'Dziedzorm' is a name that would be given to a child due to a number of reasons and some of these include:

• If the child came at an opportune time

Maybe a couple wanted a male or female child and by a miracle that prayer gets answered, the parents can name a child as such. As a way of telling God throughout the life of the child since a name like this is given because as the child is called by this name, the parents are forever reminded of God's miraculous intervention and favour.

• Can be a mockery to a rival wife or somebody

In homes where a husband has two wives especially in the olden days where such practices were common, a wife who conceives eventually after many years of barrenness would want to have a way of expressing her joy or even laughter by given the child a name like this. so literally, it is saying how the mother is finally happy she isn't going to remain barren and has now broken free from what was mockery to her.

Dziedzorm is actually given to both males and females since it has no distinct association with a particular gender. Another reason for giving this name to a child is a continual prayer of thanksgiving to God for a gift of a child to a couple. Even aside it being a prayer to God, the child will eventually get to know later in life the parents motivation for such a name and this can strengthen the child's belief in the Maker. Anytime this name is mentioned, what come to mind is not a name but a question of joy.

Remember the names translated to English means 'I was happy or joyful'. An inquisitive hearer would definitely have a question to ask to understand the background that inspired such a name. Dziedzorm as an Ewe name then has a lot to speak as it carries a lot of message anytime it is mentioned.

Edudzi means 'He has won'. Who does the he refer to?

It refers to God Almighty. The 'E' component of the name is a pronoun for God in this regard. Edudzi like other Ewe names can be given to both males and females. Now a name like this is also given in response to happenings surrounding a child's birth. Maybe giving birth to a particular child was very difficult as a battle but when he or she is finally delivered, this name comes as a thanksgiving or praise to God for his conquest or victory in the life of the couple.