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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...

The rich untold story and history of the migration journey of the Anlos/Ewes - Hogbetsotso Festival history

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The story of how the Anlo kingdom was built is one of great moral lessons for all no matter your place of birth or location because history always has something wonderful and exceptional to teach the listeners. Let's delve into unraveling some of the wonderful things about the history and migration experience of the Ewes for you to be informed. To know in detail everything that transpired as the people journeyed from their former locations to their present-day places of habitation, I got into contact with an elderly to tell me the story better. The history... Origin and ancestral homelands of the Anlos/Ewes What is the meaning of Hogbetsotso? It means ' journey from Hogbe ' From Ethiopia, the ancestors or forefathers of the Ewes traveled and on that journey, some moved and settled in places they thought there was freedom and relief. The rest continued their journey and settled in a town called Notsie in Togo of Africa. At Notsie, they stayed under the rulership of a very wi...