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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...

Ewe plant / herbs names and uses

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Ever wondered where you could get useful information and discoveries about the various ways in which the Ewes use herbs for medicinal purposes among other uses of the various plants in the areas? This post comes just at the right time to provide that very information and education that you desperately desire in detail.  The plants are listed with their respective English names and the local names by which they are called in the Ewe Language in addition to the uses and applications of each of them. Cassava plant Ewe name: Agbeli ti Cassava happens to be one of the plants that is found in every corner of the towns and villages in the Volta Region. The simple reason being that it is easy to get the stem cutting and it grows in all types of soil and survives under all weather conditions. This makes it one of the most widely cultivated crops in the region even though not all who cultivate it do that in large plantations but mostly backyards definitely have cassava in there to make the ...