I’m excited to share a collection of Ewe names, which have become some of my favorites among Ghanaian names. Not only do they sound beautiful, but they also carry deep and meaningful significance.

The Ewe ethnic group, indigenous to the southern regions of Ghana and Togo in West Africa, is a notable ethnic group in both countries, boasting a population of approximately 3 million in Ghana and 2 million in Togo.

Interestingly, most Ewe names are unisex, with some exceptions that tend to be more commonly associated with either males or females. I’ve included notes on these distinctions below.

Unlocking the meanings of Ewe names can be made easier by understanding the etymology of these names in the Ewe language. Here are some key prefixes and roots:

• E – He (referencing God)
• Mawu – God
• Dela/Xorla – Saviour
• Worla – Creator

Grasping these fundamental components can help you decipher the significance and stories behind many Ewe names.

Here’s a list of 50 beautiful Ewe names

A

1. Akorfa – the heart is at peace (mostly female)
2. Akpene – Thank Him (mostly female)
3. Aseye – Praises (mostly female)

B

4. Bubune – Reverence to God

D

5. Dela – The saviour
6. Deladem – A saviour has delivered me
7. Delali – A saviour lives
8. Delasi – The saviour has heard
9. Dodzi – Persevere/Have Courage
10. Dzifa – Peace at heart
11. Dzidodo – Courage
12. Dzidzor – Joy
13. Dzigbordi – Patience

E

14. Edem – He saved me
15. Eli – He lives
16. Elikem – He’s established me
17. Elorm – He loves me
18. Emefa – All is calm
19. Enam – He gave me
20. Enyo – It’s good/He’s good
21. Enyonam – I am content
22. Eyram – He has blessed me

F

23. Fafali – There’s peace

K

24. Kafui – Praise him
25. Kekeli – Light
26. Klenam – Shine for me

L

27. Lorlornyo – Love is good
28. Lebene – Take care of him/her

M

29. Makafui – I will praise him
30. Mawuena – God given
31. Mawuli – God lives
32. Mawulorm – God loves me
33. Mawuse – God has heard
34. Mawusi – In God’s hands
35. Mawutor – God’s own

N

36. Nunana – Gift (mostly female)

S

37. Sedem – God has saved me
38. Sefakor – God has comforted
39. Sena – God has given
40. Sesi – In the hands of God
41. Selasi – The listener has heard
42. Selorm – Destiny loves me
43. Senyo – Good destiny
44. Seyram – God has blessed me

W

45. Worla – Maker/Creator
46. Worlaenam – The Creator loves me
47. Worlasi – The creator lives

X

48. Xorlali – The saviour lives
49. Xornam – The saviour has delivered me

Y

1. Yayra – Blessing

For links to more names you can watch the following videos:

Ewe Names & Meanings

Popular Ewe Names