Nintendo has been entertaining fans young and old since the 1980s, when their classic character Yoshi first made his debut in the Super Mario World game. One of the more interesting aspects of Yoshi has been his name, which has always been a source of mystery and speculation for Nintendo enthusiasts. Recently, that speculation was put to rest after Nintendo finally revealed what Yoshi’s real name is – both interesting and oddly scientific.
Yoshi’s Species and Name
Yoshi is a species of dinosaur-like creatures that inhabit the Mushroom Kingdom of the Super Mario World series. They come in various colors, including green, blue, yellow and pink. In Super Mario World for the SNES console, they were able to be ridden by Mario and Luigi in order to traverse through levels faster.
The real name of this iconic character is Tetra Aruraptor Yoshei or “TAY-yoshee” for short. The “Tetra” part comes from Greek word meaning four (as in Tetrahedron) and “Aruraptor” is derived from a combination of Latin words meaning “lizard thief” – likely referencing Yoshi’s ability to steal items away from enemies with its long tongue.
The Real Inspiration Behind Yoshi’s Name
Ever since his debut in 1990, fans have speculated as to what Yoshi’s real name was while he remained just “Yoshi” on all official artwork produced by Nintendo. It wasn’t until 2003 when Nintendo Power Magazine confirmed that “Tetra Aruraptor Yoshei” was indeed our favorite dino’s full moniker.
Many believe that Tetra Aruraptor Yoshei was actually inspired by a