Abusua Pa, the good family, represents the unity of the abusua, the Akan matrilineal clan.
Adinkrahene, the chief of the Adinkra symbols, stands for greatness and leadership.
Akan Religion names the tradition of Nyame, the abosom and the ancestors.
Akoben, the war horn, represents vigilance and readiness to act when danger threatens.
Akofena, the ceremonial sword of war, represents courage and the legitimate authority of a recognized ruler.
Akoko Nan, the leg of the hen, represents discipline that corrects without ever destroying.
Akoma, the heart, represents patience, good will and the endurance of a loving, faithful heart.
Akoma Ntoaso, linked hearts, represents the mutual understanding and agreement that bind two parties as one.
Akuaba, the carved fertility doll, represents fertility, beauty and the protection of children.
Akwaaba, welcome, represents the hospitality and gracious reception central to Akan social life.
Ananse Ntontan, the spider's web, represents the wisdom and creative complexity of Ananse's tales.
Asase Ye Duru, the earth has weight, honors Asaase Yaa as the source of sustenance and moral order alongside Nyame.
Aya, the fern, represents endurance and the defiance of a plant that thrives in difficult ground.
Bese Saka, the sack of kola nuts, represents abundance and a prosperity that gathers people together.
Bi Nka Bi, no one should bite another, calls for peace and harmony through the avoidance of provoking conflict.
Boa Me Na Me Mmoa Wo, help me and let me help you, represents cooperation and reciprocal aid.
Dame Dame takes its checkered pattern from an Akan board game, representing intelligence and strategic thinking.
Denkyem, the crocodile, stands for adaptability and resourcefulness, an animal at home in water and on land alike.
Duafe, the wooden comb, represents the feminine care, hygiene and patience Akan tradition prizes in a partner.
Dwennimmen, ram's horns curved back to back, teaches that true strength still submits to humility and discipline.
Eban, the fence, represents the protective love a family builds to keep what is precious safe.
Epa, handcuffs, represents law, justice and the fairness that restrains wrongdoing.
Ese Ne Tekrema, the teeth and the tongue, represents the friendship that endures small friction without breaking.
Fawohodie represents independence and the courage that freedom, once won, requires to use well.
Fihankra, the walled compound house, represents the security and solidarity of an entire household.
Funtunfunefu Denkyemfunefu shows two crocodiles sharing one stomach yet fighting, a warning against infighting among people who share one fate.
Gye Nyame, except God, is the most famous Adinkra symbol, proclaiming Nyame's supremacy.
How Anansi obtained the sky god's stories is the charter tale of the Akan storytelling tradition.
Hye Won Hye, that which does not burn, represents imperishability and a reputation that survives hardship.
Kete Pa, the good mat, represents a marriage built on as sound a foundation as a well made mat.
Kuntinkantan warns against arrogance and boastful display, holding that extravagance collapses under its own weight.
Kuronti Ne Akwamu names two offices of the Asante state council, representing shared leadership and checks on power.
Kwatakye Atiko commemorates the hairstyle of a war captain remembered for exceptional bravery in battle.
Mate Masie, what I hear I keep, represents wisdom, discretion and the trustworthiness of a careful listener.
Mframadan, the wind resistant house, represents fortitude and resilience proven under real pressure.
Mmere Dane, time changes, represents the shifting nature of fortune and circumstance.
Mmusuyidee, the remover of bad luck, represents good fortune and protection from misfortune.
Mpatapo, the knot of pacification, represents reconciliation and the restoration of good relations after a dispute.
Mpuannum, five tufts of hair, represents the loyalty and skill expected of a court or priestly office.
Nea Onnim No Sua A Ohu, he who does not know can learn, promotes lifelong education.
Nkonsonkonson, the chain link, represents unity and the strength found in interdependence.
Nkuruma Kesee, big okra, represents growth and the value hidden in what looks ordinary.
Nkyinkyim, the winding path, represents initiative and the toughness needed to navigate a changing life.
Nsaa, named for a prized hand-woven textile of northern Ghana, represents excellence and genuine quality.
Nsirewa, cowrie shells, represents wealth and the prosperity built through trade.
Nsoromma, child of the heavens, represents guardianship and a child's dependence on a higher power.
Nyame Dua, the tree of God, represents divine presence and protection over the household.
Nyame Nnwu Na Mawu, God does not die so I cannot die, asserts the eternal presence of God and the immortality of the soul.
Nyansapo, the wisdom knot, represents the patience and ingenuity of practical wisdom.
Odo Nnyew Fie Kwan, love never loses its way home, represents the enduring loyalty of love.
Ohene Adwa, the king's stool, represents authority and the continuity of the state beyond any one office holder.
Okodee Mmowere, the eagle's talons, represents strength, bravery and the exercise of superior power.
Osram Ne Nsoromma, the moon and its star, represents the faithful, harmonious bond between devoted partners.
Owo Foro Adobe, the snake climbing the raffia palm, represents the steadfastness and prudence needed to achieve what looks impossible.
Owuo Atwedee, the ladder of death, represents the mortality every person eventually climbs regardless of status.
Pempamsie, sew in readiness, represents the steadfastness of thorough preparation before a challenge.
Sankofa, the bird reaching back, teaches that it is no shame to return and fetch what was left behind.
Sepow, the executioner's knife, represents the enforcement of law and the consequences of serious wrongdoing.
Sesa Wo Suban, change your character, is a direct call to personal transformation and renewal.
Tabono, paddles arranged around a shared center, represents strength achieved through coordinated effort.
Wawa Aba, the tough seed of the wawa tree, represents hardiness and perseverance under pressure.
Woforo Dua Pa A, when you climb a good tree you are given a push, represents cooperation and support for worthwhile effort.