Meaning


Edem is a name from the Ewe and Fante people of Ghana, meaning “He has saved me” or “God has redeemed me.”

Notable People


Notable individuals include Edem, a Ghanaian recording artist and rapper, and Edem Kodjo, a Togolese politician and former Prime Minister.

History & Origin
Edem is a name that reflects gratitude and divine intervention, often given to boys as a form of thanksgiving. It is particularly common among the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, as well as the Fante from Ghana’s coastal regions.