ntoCrc (Ntoro) are the genetic traits that are passed down from father to his children and signifies patrilineal inheritance in Akan. There are 12 ntoro in Akan each with its associated totem. Each ntoro corresponds to a unique Adinkra zodiac sign.
No | Ntoro Adinkra | Akan | Meaning |
1 | SEC woCnSEC | Hye Wonhye | Imperishability |
2 | NamEC nnwu na maCwu | Nyame Nnwu Na Mawu | Immortality |
3 | Nansapc | Nyansapo | Intelligence |
4 | nsaa | Nsaa | Excellence |
5 | mpuaCnum | Mpuanum | Skillfulness |
6 | akoCma | Akoma | Love |
7 | funtunfunEfu denQemfunEfu | Funtunfunefu Denkyemfunefu | Diversity |
8 | nkcnscnkcnscn | Nkonsonkonson | Responsibility |
9 | ckcdECe mmcwECre | Okodee Mmowere | Strength |
10 | mframadan | Mframadan | Fortitude |
11 | matEC masiE | Mate Masie | Prudence |
12 | nQinQim | Nkyinkyim | Adaptibility |
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