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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...

Hakpanyawo in Ewe | Short Poems in Ewe Language

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Hakpanya is called Poem in English Language. Hakpanya is one genre of literature which is oral and it touches on very key topics in the society. From spirituality to lifestyle and a lot more. They are taught in schools most especially at the basic levels because they improve the Ewe Language learning among young pupils.  However those who study Ewe as an elective in secondary schools and tertiary have the chance to learn more of the technicalities of hakpanyawo. A list of some hakpanyawo (poems) have been provided below with their translations. The moral lessons are also explained in addition. At ɔ t ɔ t ɔ At ɔ t ɔ t ɔ , t ɔ  ma Ƒ le at ɔ t ɔ  t ɔ t ɔ  si ne k ɔ tso asi t ɔ t ɔ  la mee Translation: Pineapple seller Pineapple seller, wait for me to buy the unsold pineapple you've brought from that unproductive market T ɔ  nye ko wonya T ɔ  nye ko wonya T ɔ  nye koe nya gbl ɔ na na wo Wots ɔ  wo viwo t ɔ  dzra ɖ o Wo si ami n3 be woanya...