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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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Names given to children due to the circumstances surrounding their birth among the Ewes - Dzikuidzikui names

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The birth of children comes with some difficult occurrences as well as strange situations and because of these, parents give children names to point to the various situations that surround their birth. This is one very common practice among the Ewes and to be looked at briefly will be examples of such names and some meanings associated with them. Megbenu - Given to a child whose mother died immediately after he or she has been delivered. Lumor - A male-given name that indicates that the child was born with the face looking downwards. Lumorshie - A female-given name that also indicates that she was born with her face looking downwards. Awumeshie - This is also a female name which means that the child was born with a covering like a cloth. Eklu - Given to a child who was conceived through the help of lesser gods. Afetorgbor - In traditional homes especially, there are old men who have a lot of experience in many of the traditions and they are normally the lords of the house or in anot...
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