Adinkra Symbol Archive

The Akan had a symbol
for every way a person can be.

A documented record of Adinkra symbols — their meanings, histories, proverbs, and place within the Akan system of living.

If you seek something greater If you're navigating change If you lead others If you value wisdom
11 symbols documented

Mmusuyidee Adinkra symbol — spiritual balance, good fortune, protection, and the uprightness of spirit, Akan wisdom
Continuance

Mmusuyidee — The Adinkra Symbol of Spiritual Balance & Protection

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Nyame Nti Adinkra symbol — by God's grace, faith and trust in divine provision, Akan wisdom
Orientation

Nyame Nti — The Adinkra Symbol of Divine Grace, Provision & Faith

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Som Onyankopon Adinkra symbol — worship God, devotion and the active orientation of a life toward the divine, Akan wisdom
Orientation

Som Onyankopon — The Adinkra Symbol of Worship & Devotion

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Osiadan Nyame Adinkra symbol — God the Builder, divine creation and sustaining power, Akan wisdom
Continuance

Osiadan Nyame — The Adinkra Symbol of Divine Creation

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Onyankopon Adom Nti Biribiara Beye Yie Adinkra symbol — by God's grace all will be well, hope providence faith, Akan wisdom
Orientation

Onyankopon Adom Nti Biribiara Beye Yie — By God's Grace All Will Be Well

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Nyame Ye Ohene Adinkra symbol — God is King, majesty and supremacy of God, Akan wisdom
Orientation

Nyame Ye Ohene — The Adinkra Symbol of Divine Majesty & Supremacy

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Nyame Baatanpa Adinkra symbol — God the good parent, caring and nurturing of God over all creation, Akan wisdom
Orientation

Nyame Baatanpa — The Adinkra Symbol of Divine Care

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Abode Santann Adinkra symbol — the totality of the universe, natural and social creation, Akan wisdom
Protection

Abode Santann — The Adinkra Symbol of the Universe

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Nyame Nwu Na Mawu Adinkra symbol — the immortality of the human soul, faith in God, Akan wisdom
Foundation

Nyame Nwu Na Mawu — The Adinkra Symbol of the Immortal Soul

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Nyame Biribi Wo Soro Adinkra symbol — a symbol of hope and divine providence representing the Akan belief that God holds something in the heavens in readiness for those who remain open
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Nyame Biribi — The Adinkra symbol of Hope & Divine providence

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Gye Nyame Adinkra symbol — the most widely recognised symbol in Akan culture, a declaration meaning "except for God, I fear nothing", representing divine supremacy and spiritual certainty
Orientation

Gye Nyame: The symbol that says everything in two words

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