200+ Ewe names for baby boys and girls and their meanings

200+ Ewe names for baby boys and girls and their meanings

The Ewe people are a West African tribe living in southeastern Ghana, parts of Benin, and the southern half of Togo. Like other African tribes in the region, Ewe people have a complex culture with distinct traditions, naming systems, beliefs, and practices. Discover various Ewe names for boys and girls and their meanings.

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The Ewe, also written as Eʋe, Èʋe, or Èʋegbe, are an African ethnic community who live in Ghana and Togo. The largest group live in Togo. The Ewe naming system is significantly intertwined with their cultural and religious beliefs.

What are Ewe's names?

Ewe names are the names of the Ewe community for their babies. This community's naming system focuses on names with positive meanings.

Ewe names and meanings

Ewe names can be male, female, or unisex. Each name has significant ties to religion and culture. Here is a look at the top male, female, and unisex Ewe names and their meanings.

Male Ewe names

Below is a collection of male Ewe names and their meanings.

Cute Ewe names starting with the letters A - L

If you are looking for traditional or modern Ewe names for your little prince, here are options you should consider.

Ewe names
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  • Agbeko: If only there were life
  • Agbemafle: Life cannot be bought
  • Agbemabiase: The origin of life is not known
  • Agbenyefia: King's life
  • Amefia: People's king
  • Anukwade: Truth
  • Apefa: A peaceful home
  • Asinemu: Given to me
  • Atsu- Given to a boy who is a twin in a twin pair with a girl.
  • Dagbe: Blessing
  • Daasi: Precious gift
  • Edudze: Victory
  • Efanam: I am comforted
  • Efakornam: He has comforted me
  • Edzorna: It happens
  • Edzordzinami: We are glad
  • Elorm: I am loved
  • Enam: Gift
  • Evenu: God have mercy upon him
  • Evado: God is here
  • Foli: First son
  • Fiavi: Prince
  • Gameli: There is time for everything
  • Gayra: Bless again
  • Gbenesor: Harmony
  • Kplorm: Guide me
  • Kplorla: Leader or shepherd
  • Kplom: Guide me
  • Kpeɖeŋunye: Help me
  • Kpɔmɔne: Hope
  • Korkoe: Divine or holy
  • Klenam: Shine
  • Kesinɔnu: Wealth
  • Kekleli: There's light
  • Kekeli: Light or God is light
  • Kɔkɔe: Holy
  • Kaleno: Warrior
  • Lebene: Treasure

Ewe names starting with the letters M - Z

Below is a collection of common and uncommon Ewe names to consider giving your son.

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  • Mawudinam: I am lucky
  • Manoagbe: I shall live
  • Malike: I shall be established
  • Makafui: Praise him
  • Magava: I shall return
  • Nevame: Amen
  • Ŋuseto: Almighty
  • Ŋuseli: There's strength
  • Ŋuse: Strength
  • Nyemawi: My God
  • Nyanyui: God's news
  • Nutifafa: Family peace
  • Nusetor: The mighty one
  • Nusesi: Thy mighty hand
  • Nunyati: Tree of knowledge and wisdom
  • Nunya: Knowledge and wisdom
  • Nuname: Gift
  • Nukunya: Wonder
  • Nukunu: Wonder
  • Senyo: God is good
  • Senya: God knows
  • Senanu: God is the giver
  • Sename: God's gift to humankind
  • Senam: God's gift
  • Selasi: God has heard my pleading
  • Segbene: Listen to God
  • Vormawu: Fear God
  • Venyo: A child is wealth
  • Venunye: Favor me or give me thy grace
  • Valikem: Come and establish me
  • Vadem: Come and save me
  • Woyram: I am blessed
  • Worlasi: In the creator's hand
  • Wolɔlɔ̃nu: Thy will be done
  • Woetsoefiam: Reveal
  • Wɔlali: The creator is alive
  • Wɔla: Creator
  • Yram: Bless me
  • Yingor: Excel
  • Yesutor: Belongs to Jesus

Ewe names for girls

Check out the collection of female Ewe names you should consider for your little girl.

Uncommon Ewe names for girls starting with the letters A - E

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Below are lovely girl names starting with the letters A to E.

  • Abla: Full-bodied
  • Abra: Tuesday-born girl
  • Afafa: The first child of the second husband
  • Afefa: Peaceful house
  • Afeke: The root of the house
  • Afelete: Established home
  • Afua: Given life on a Friday
  • Afryea: Born during happy times
  • Agbe: Life
  • Agbenyega: Life's greatest
  • Agbenyo: Life is good
  • Agbesi: Life is the greatest
  • Akua: Born on a Wednesday
  • Amewusika: The valuable one
  • Atsuƒi- Given to a girl twin in a twin pair with a boy.
  • Ayaba: Queen
  • Blewu: Patient
  • Bubune: Adorable
  • Delasi: In the saviour's hands
  • Delado: The saviour has emerged
  • Dela: Saviour or redeemer
  • Đegbefã: Spread the gospel
  • Đeɖefia: God's holy sign
  • Dɔmenyo: Kindness
  • Dagba: Blessing
  • Edzordzinam: I am glad
  • Edzeŋunye: I'm pleased
  • Edudzi: Winner
  • Edrorlali: The judge lives
  • Edotomi: God has heard us
  • Edomdedzi: He has elevated my soul
  • Edam: Delivered
  • Edem: Delivered
  • Esinu: Waiting upon the Lord
  • Enyo: Perfect
  • Eyram: God has blessed me
  • Eyra: He blesses
  • Etornam: God has answered me
  • Etor: Belongs to God

Cute Ewe girl names starting with the letters F - Z

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If you are looking for cute names starting with the letters F to Z, here are options.

  • Fiamorm: Show me the way
  • Feyi: A year has passed
  • Fenuku: Year seed
  • Fafali: There is peace
  • Fafa: Peace
  • Gameasu/Gameado: It is time
  • Kafui: Praise
  • Lebene: Treasure
  • Lololi: There is always love
  • Mawutor: Belongs to God
  • Mawusi: In God's hands
  • Mawunya: God knows
  • Mawumebia: I asked God
  • Mawulipklim: God is with me
  • Mawuko: Only God
  • Mawueyram: God blessed me
  • Mawuena: Given by God
  • Mawuɖeka: One God
  • Quaashie: Born on a Sunday
  • Selorm: God loves me
  • Wawuworge: God will do it
  • Xetsa: Twin
  • Xorlali: The saviour exists
  • Xorse: Faith
  • Yowome: I believe in God
  • Yomawu: Call on God
  • Yehowada: God's day
  • Yawa: Born on Thursday
  • Zɔzɔrnyuie: God's news/gospel

Unisex Ewe names

Unisex names can be given to boys and girls. A unisex name might be the best choice if you do not know the gender of your baby or you would like to give your little one a name that does not evoke a feminine or masculine feeling.

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Unisex names starting with the letters A - E

Gender-neutral names have become increasingly popular over the years. Here are Ewe and Anlo Ewe names you should consider for your baby.

  • Adodo: Patience
  • Asiwòme - It means that in your hands.
  • Agbemavɔ: Eternal life
  • Agbeli: There is life
  • Agbetor: Living one
  • Agudze: Dawn
  • Akɔfadɔ: Merciful work
  • Akorfa: Comfort
  • Akpe: Thank you
  • Amenuvenu: Mercy
  • Aseye: Celebrate
  • Asiwome: God's hands
  • Dziɖoɖo: Endure or take heart
  • Dzidzor: Happiness
  • Dzidula: Victor
  • Dzɔdzɔe: Honesty
  • Đotom: God has heard
  • Đormefafator: God of kindness
  • Dorla: Messenger or angel
  • Doŋgbe: Promise
  • Donusem: Encourage me
  • Donudenoo: God's hope
  • Đonkudzinye: Remember
  • Dogbeɖa: Pray
  • Djifa: Peace at heart
  • Đemi: Deliver
  • Emekor: The message is clear
  • Elipklim: He's with me
  • Elinam: God is always there for me
  • Eleagbe: Living
  • Eklornunye: He's anointed me
  • Ekɔnam: Pure
  • Egbloenam: God told me
  • Ewordedzi: Thy will be done
  • Essumah: I am content
  • Esinam: God has heard my prayers
  • Esime: God's protection
  • Esiawonam: God's gift

Unisex names starting with the letters M - Z

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If you are looking for unisex names for your baby, you should check out the list below.

  • Midzordzi: Be happy
  • Meyorwo: I called unto God
  • Metornawo: God answered
  • Metor: I answered
  • Medonudenoo: My hope is in God
  • Medodzi: Courage
  • Mɔfiala: Guidance
  • Mawuvava: True God
  • Mawutor: For God
  • Mordziefa: The path is peaceful
  • Norkplim: Be with me
  • Ngor: Forward
  • Nenusem: Give me strength
  • Nenunyam: Give me wisdom
  • Nalikem: Strength
  • Naagbem: Give me life
  • Susu: Wisdom
  • Sroda: Revered God
  • Sitso: Shelter
  • Setutsi: I am comforted
  • Sesinam: God heard my prayers
  • Sesee: My prayers or plea
  • Senyegbe: Trust in me
  • Selikem: Destiny has established me.
  • Sedudzi: Destiny belongs to God.
  • Sitsofe: Refuge
  • Tsoeke: Forgive
  • Tornye: Mine
  • Tenu: Anointed
  • Vlitanye: Defend me

Ewe names based on the day of the week

Babies are sometimes named after the day of the week they were born. The names can be different for male or female babies. If you were looking for an Ewe name based on the day of the week your baby was born, find them below.

Day of the WeekGenderName
MondayMaleKwadzo/ Kudzo/Kɔdzo
MondayFemaleAdzo/ Adzowɔ/ Adzoyo
TuesdayMale Kwabla/ Kormla
TuesdayFemaleAbla/ Ablewɔ/ Ablayo
WednesdayMale Kwaku/ Awuku
WednesdayFemaleAku/ Akuwɔ
ThursdayMale Yao/ Yaw/ Kɔwu
ThursdayFemaleYawo/ Awo
FridayMaleKofi
FridayFemaleAfi/ Afiwɔ
SaturdayMaleKwami/ Kwame
SaturdayFemaleAmi / Ama
SundayMaleKwasi
SundayFemaleKwasiwɔ/ Awusi/ Esi

Common English name and their Ewe equivalent

Some of the most popular English names have equivalent Ewe names. These names are fitting translations in Ewe and are unique and beautiful for your baby.

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  • Godwin: Mawududzi
  • Paul: Paulo
  • Wisdom: Nunya
  • Lovelace: Lorlorkorga
  • John: Yohanes
  • King: Fia
  • David: Dawid
  • Grace: Amenuveve
  • Peter: Petro
  • Godsway: Mawupemor
  • Angel: Mawudorla
  • Winner: Dzidula
  • Courage: Dzidepo
  • Saviour: Dela
  • Joseph: Yoseph
  • Christian: Kristotor
  • Peace: Nutifafa
  • Emmanuel: Mawulikplimi
  • Hope: Morkporkpor
  • Blessing: Yayra
  • Patience: Dzidedi
  • Shepherd: Kplorla
  • Lord: Apetor
  • Shine: Kekle
  • Precious: Exoasi
  • Godson: Mawuvi
  • Success: Dzidzedze
  • James: Yakobo
  • Joshua: Yoshua

Who are the Anlo Ewe?

The Anlo Ewe are a subgroup of the Ewe tribe. They inhabit southern Togo, southern Benin, Eastern Ghana, and parts of Nigeria.

What name do the Ewes call God?

The Ewe religion holds Mawu as God. God created numerous lesser deities called trɔwo that serve as spiritual vehicles.

FAQs

  1. What does Senam mean in Ewe? Senam means God's gift.
  2. What does Kekeli mean in Ewe? Kekeli means light, God is light, or lightness.
  3. What does Sefakor mean in Ewe? Sekafor means God has comforted me.
  4. What is the blessing name in Ewe? The name for the blessing will be Yayra. The word Yerra translates into blessing in Ewe.
  5. How do Ewes call twin girls? Twin girls are called Eyi and Etsa by the Ewe.

There are various male, female, and unisex Ewe names one can give their child today. Like many other communities, these names carry various meanings. Understanding the meaning of a name before bestowing it upon your child is necessary.

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