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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...

Prohibited acts/Taboos in the Ewe land

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It is said that, 'It is only in the kingdom of animals that there are no rules'. If you are someone who has lived in a home where tradition is practiced to the core, the idea of taboos might be well understood by you but if not still read to the end and get the full detail of what this post contains. An inquisitive person would want to know how these taboos came into enforcement and it must be understood that some originated from the object of worship of the people and some were a result of certain occurrences.  For instance, there is this belief of the people that you must not sweep in the night. Per an observation of a town in the region, this was held in high respect such that it was obeyed by many especially those who have an idea of what it meant. Later, a story was shared of how someone swept her room one day in the night, collected the rubbish and threw it away. This person later realized her golden earring was lost which was detected that she might have swept it during...