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Lists of Ewe names and their meanings

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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...
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Ewe adjectives (ηkɔnyaɖɔnya)

You will find list of some adjectives (ηkɔnyaɖɔnya ) in the Ewe language used is sentences and they have been underlined for easy identification.  Nyɔnuvi la dze tugbe. The girl is beautiful. Awula de ama ηutɔ The shirt is very colourful. Miele dzidzɔ kpɔm We are happy . ηutsuvi kɔkɔ Tall boy. Devi la le kpuie The child is short . Awu yeye New shirt Awu xoxo Old shirt. Eʋu ga aɖe gbɔna A big car is coming. Nuɖuɖu la vivi alegbegbe The food was very delicious ηti la le lãlam The orange is sour Xɔme fa miɔ The room is cold Kutsi dzodzo la v3 Fetch the hot water  Dɔmenyotɔe wònye He or she is a kind person. Abolo la bɔbɔ The bread is soft . Kpe la dzi zrɔ The stone's surface is smooth . Na wò kaɖi la nakle Let your light be bright . Agbledede sesê alegbegbe farming is hard or difficult . Agba le kpekpem The load is heavy ꞘuꞘoꞘea zi ɖoɖoe The gathering is quiet . Wò gbe le dzi akpã Your voice is too loud . Nutinya sia ɖi kokoe lo ooo This st...
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Adzototo meaning in Ewe, examples with answers.

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When I was young back in the junior high school, there were a lot of ways we had fun of which some are based on our cultural traditions. Riddles are a fun way of brainstorming to exchange knowledge and the Ewe culture is no exception. Adzototo is an Ewe word that means Riddle saying while adzo means Riddle. In this blog, you will find a number of these riddle constructions in Ewe language and their translation in English.  Eyi Ʋ i megb ɔ o – tukpe It has gone far but hasn't yet returned - bullet Ele agume ke xexi - agbeli beneath but has opened an umbrella - cassava Ave game dadi aɖe kle nuku gbo – atɔtɔ A cat in the deep forest opened the eyes wide - pineapple Ele avɔ kpowo dome tsi amama – tɔηui Hidden among clothes but naked - needle Ege kpɔ tagbatsutsu wo kplɔe ɖo – emi It has fallen, houseflies pursued - faeces Ele kpui do gawu – neꞘui Short but powerful - palm nut Etre vi eve le tɔ dzi – eno Two small calabashes on a river - breast Ebia hê menyanyinyim o – edzo / tadi Very ...
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Bana Up Foods Limited intrigues attendees at KNUST Food Festival| Green banana flour innovation

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Innovation in the food industry is a fast rising trend as consciousness about what we consume is of keen consideration for consumers. BANAUP FOODS LTD was at KNUST FOOD FESTIVAL 2025 which took place at the KNUST Royal Parade Grounds on Friday 14th February, 2025 which happens to be Valentine's Day. With their innovative banana flour product poised to transform the food industry, many attendees at the event were interested in knowing the unique benefits of the product. The team was very happy to educate and explain every benefit this nutritious product provides. To the far left is Agbemasu Xorlali Yao - Marketing Lead, middle is Moses Kwesi Osah - Quality Assurance Lead, and to the far right is Priscilla Ayariga - Research Lead. The CEO is Gifty Afetsevi   1kg banana flour The interaction with lecturers, students and university community members present was a wonderful engagement. Some participants couldn't leave until they bought at least 1kg of the banana flour to try...
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