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Spiritual Names

Sena- destiny gives

Seyram- Destiny blessed me

Elulu- He is great

Elikplim- He is with me

Mawuena- God gives

Mawusi- In God’s hands

Kekeli- Light

Kafui- Praise Him

Asiwome- in thy hands

Delali- A saviour exists

Yayra- Blessing

Aseye- Acclamation/Praise

Day Name

In Ewe culture, it is important that at least one name is a day name, that is a name that has been assigned to people born on a particular day.

Monday- Dzodagbe

Boy- Kodzo
Girl- Adzo

Tuesday- Bradagbe

Boy- Komla
Girl- Abla

Wednesday- Kudagbe

Boy- Koku
Girl- Aku

Thursday-Yawodagbe

Boy- Yawo
Girl- Yawa

Friday- Fidagbe

Boy- Kofi
Girls- Ama

Sunday- Kosidagbe

Boy- Kosi
Girl- Kosiwa/Esi/Awusi

Saturday- Memledagbe

Boy- Komi/Kwame
Girl- Ama

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