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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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Coconut Tree - Uses and importance

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coconut tree The coconut tree has the scientific name, cocos Nucifera. This tree is found in almost all regions in Ghana and most especially in Volta Region and in areas like Agbozume,  and many other villages in the region just to mention but a few.  The sale of coconut either fresh or dry has been the work of some people as it is very lucrative. Some of them are transported from the villages where they are abundant to cities where it is a bit scarce. The products of this tree are numerous of which I will be elaborating on some . Its unripe fruit which is unripe coconut is peeled and drank. The unripe coconut is taken as medicine for fever and for the nourishment of the body. The dried coconut is used in so many ways. The nut is used for oil production and useful for cooking, soap making, etc. Learn more about how to prepare coconut oil The chaff extracted after milling the nut is used for some candies and even can be given as food for pigs. The husk is never lef...
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