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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...

Dandelion(Anwoto) stew served with boiled cocoyam(Makani)

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Dandelion happens to be a very medicinal leaf or plant with other equally significant uses. The leaves can be dried and used for tea, the fresh leaves for soup, stew and even the root for medicinal purposes. In farming areas where the natives are very aware of the benefits this amazing plant offers, it is a precious plant that is planted in the backyard farms for easy access anytime there is the need. Cocoyam's leaf is known as kontonmire( in Ghana ) and it is a very common leaf used widely for stews and soups of all kinds in different countries of the world.     In this article, we delve into creating a delicious dish out of some uncommonly used foodstuffs which are cocoyam and dandelion. In Ghana, cocoyam is a foodstuff that is not always available in the market but its leaf kontonmire is most of the time easy to get. This crop is very rich in carbohydrates and it can be boiled, fried or even used to prepare porridge. Cocoyam porridge is known among the Ewes as (makani...