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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...

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 ...