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The word Aya is derived from the Twi language, and is translated to “fern”. Aya is a symbol of endurance, resourcefulness, and defiance against oppression (Kojo Arthur, 2017) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5aac5568ab254095b3f160/1599867055078-ANAX777E6YSCF53G0NWS/image-asset.jpeg What is AYA? - From the Adinkra Dictionary (Willis, 1998): The fern is a hardy plant that can grow in difficult places. "An individual who wears this symbol suggests that he has endured many adversities and outlasted much difficulty." 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