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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...

Lyrics of Ewe lullaby Toboli (Dzedzevi)

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Lullaby - a song sung for a child when he or she cries to keep him or her calm and quiet. The lullaby titled: Dzedzevi is one very popular Ewe lullaby. Find the lyrics in this writing. Meka Ƒ e dzedze vie lo? Toboli Nye nut ɔ  dzedze vie lo? Toboli Ne ga gble h ă nye dzi Toboli Ne ganyo h ă nye dzi Toboli Mega favi le z ă me nam oo Mega favi le z ă me nam oo Nane nax ɔ gbe la siw ò nam lo Devinye lo Toboli Lyrics in English (Line by line) Meka  Ƒ e dzedze vie lo? Who precious child is this? Toboli Nye nut ɔ  dzedze vie lo? My own child Toboli Ne ga gble h ă  nye dzi If he or she is bad, my own Toboli Ne ganyo h ă  nye dzi If he or she is good, my own Toboli Mega favi le z ă  me nam oo Don't cry in the night for me Nane nax ɔ  gbe la siw ò  nam lo Something might take your voice Devinye lo Oh my child Toboli