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In the Ghanaian community and bringing it down to the Ewes, names are specifically given for different reasons. The main reason why names among this tribe are never taken for granted is that the names normally have a direct impact on the bearers. Names are given for a reason since they reflect or have an influence on the people to whom they are given. All names have meanings they represent and Ghanaian names and specifically Ewe names are not an exception.  You will be enlightened on some of these Ewe names and their various meanings. In fact, this article gives you an idea of what some Ewe names mean. Names are like organic components of the people per the people's beliefs.    We believe that individuals become the name they are given and for this reason, names are chosen carefully before being given to individuals. Some of the names are just given to show the day of the week a person is born whereas some show the circumstances around a person's birth. Below are some nam...

Popular attributes of God in Ewe according to an evaluation by a native

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I wrote about attributes of God in Ewe and provided their meanings in English Language and the inputs from my audience show how interested people are in this topic. Delve deep into attributes of God in Ewe Language and get some fascinating information. Attributes of God in Ewe are normally common in that they are taken as names for children or individuals as names are regarded highly as an influencer in the life of every human being especially in our culture.

Mawulolo
This attributes means that God is great. With a look at the tremendous creation man sees around him, the Ewes do recognize the hand of the Supreme God who brought all things into existence. Again, naming a child "MAWULOLO" is profound. Another similar attribute to 'Mawulolo' is 'Mawuenyega' and all speak about the greatness of God. In the olden days as history would narrate dangers and threats in all forms, couples who happen to sail safely through unforeseen hazards and are able to give birth can give a child a name like this. An action of this sort is a form of Thanksgiving to the one who has safely redeemed from destruction.

Mawu Sogbolisa - Adanuwortor wor asi kple afor
Growing up as a young person and having been exposed to a lot about our esteemed culture and tradition, one of the appellations we hear about God is "Mawu Sogbolisa - Adanuwortor wor asi kple afor '. The summary of this is that God is the great One who has all creative abilities to create perfectly without a spot of imperfection. Imagine how water vapour hangs in the air or atmosphere and as time passes this same vapour transforms through stages into rain for the earth dwellers. It is out of deep thinking about what we see that such as attribute probably came about.

Mawunyo
God is good. 'Mawunyo' is another attribute but also taken widely as names. Out of the goodness He shows to mankind, God is been exalted as the good One who alone needs to be praise

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