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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 name for twins

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Culturally and according to some beliefs, twins are regarded among many ethnic groups in Ghana as special human beings. The reasons can make a long list and when we take it from the perspective of Biology, it is a miracle and a wonder to marvel at. From the mere fact that twins are biologically special and when they happen to be alike it is a whole wonder. As you move along reading this article, you will get to learn a few things you may not have heard about twins and who they are perceived.  Earlier, it has been stated that parents probably will be regarded as the first to marvel at given birth to twins and they would even be at a better place to narrate the experience of having twins.  Twins are called '' EVEN ɔ VI ' in the Ewe Language. Twins, as born from the same mother have a lot of things in common and even most especially like twins. Male - male twins When the twins happen to be both males, they are called: Atsu and Ets3 . The elderly is 'Atsu' and 'Ets3...
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