Meaning of the name Wii.

This is really starting to bother me.  People are always laughing at the name Wii.  I want to just mention the reasoning behind the name change, and the meaning of the name.

Change from Revolution:  Not only was the name Revolution already copyrighted, but when people googled Nintendo's console, Ninty wanted them to find the console, not a news story about a civil war in some third world country.  Also, the name Wii doesn't need to be translated, because it's a nonsense word (actually it's not, but I'll get into that later).

Meaning of Wii:  Neither "Nintendo" or "Wii" are nonsense words.  They do have a meaning, but in a language that is obsolete.  In Japanese Ancient Kanji, Nintendo means "Luck from Heaven".  And here is the clincher.  The Wii was called the revolution after all.  In Ancient Kanji, Wii literally translates to "Overthrow the Gods" which in my opinion is an incredibly meaningful name, that truly mirrors the Wii's success this generation.

 Just wanting to get that out for.

And for those too lazy to read, Wii=Overthrow the Gods

Even without an actual meaning, Wii sounds better IMO than Revolution...

This is really starting to bother me.  People are always laughing at the name Wii.  I want to just mention the reasoning behind the name change, and the meaning of the name.

Change from Revolution:  Not only was the name Revolution already copyrighted, but when people googled Nintendo's console, Ninty wanted them to find the console, not a news story about a civil war in some third world country.  Also, the name Wii doesn't need to be translated, because it's a nonsense word (actually it's not, but I'll get into that later).

Meaning of Wii:  Neither "Nintendo" or "Wii" are nonsense words.  They do have a meaning, but in a language that is obsolete.  In Japanese Ancient Kanji, Nintendo means "Luck from Heaven".  And here is the clincher.  The Wii was called the revolution after all.  In Ancient Kanji, Wii literally translates to "Overthrow the Gods" which in my opinion is an incredibly meaningful name, that truly mirrors the Wii's success this generation.

 Just wanting to get that out for.

 

And for those too lazy to read, Wii=Overthrow the Gods

Tylendal

Even without an actual meaning, Wii sounds better IMO than Revolution...

Ganon_919

It's still a dumb name.purplemidgets

Is 革命 a better name?

[QUOTE="purplemidgets"]It's still a dumb name.Tylendal

Is 革命 a better name?

Yes, that bell and the little house is better. 

yeah, its a good thing nintendo is at least original this way, rather then then calling their console for something cheesy like xbox or let alone xbox 360NaiKoN9293

Playstation sounds cheesier imo, but I agree with you.

I call bullcrap on that.  Wii isn't even proper romanji for kanji pronounciation.  And even if Wii actually meant something, it would need two words to represent "Luck from heaven".  You'd need the word "luck" and the word "heaven" to be able to make that kind of sentence.  Ancient Kanji is a derivitive of the most basic Chinese character.  

WII stands for = Weak Intellectual Individuals

I call bullcrap on that.  Wii isn't even proper romanji for kanji pronounciation.  And even if Wii actually meant something, it would need two words to represent "Luck from heaven".  You'd need the word "luck" and the word "heaven" to be able to make that kind of sentence.  Ancient Kanji is a derivitive of the most basic Chinese character.  

NobuoMusicMaker

Nintendo is "luck from heaven"

but I see what you're saying.... have no idea if you're right or not :?

I call bullcrap on that.  Wii isn't even proper romanji for kanji pronounciation.  And even if Wii actually meant something, it would need two words to represent "Luck from heaven".  You'd need the word "luck" and the word "heaven" to be able to make that kind of sentence.  Ancient Kanji is a derivitive of the most basic Chinese character.  

NobuoMusicMaker

You obviously didn't even read what I wrote, because you're already mixing stuff up.

[QUOTE="Tylendal"]

[QUOTE="purplemidgets"]It's still a dumb name.milsvaard

Is 革命 a better name?

Yes, that bell and the little house is better. 

[QUOTE="NobuoMusicMaker"]

I call bullcrap on that. Wii isn't even proper romanji for kanji pronounciation. And even if Wii actually meant something, it would need two words to represent "Luck from heaven". You'd need the word "luck" and the word "heaven" to be able to make that kind of sentence. Ancient Kanji is a derivitive of the most basic Chinese character.

Ganon_919

Nintendo is "luck from heaven"

but I see what you're saying.... have no idea if you're right or not :?

I believe nin means person though I'd have to see Nintendo write their name out.  Ten is definitely heaven, and Do means to happen.

Well, I'll leave the rest of the figuring out for you. 

[QUOTE="NobuoMusicMaker"]

I call bullcrap on that. Wii isn't even proper romanji for kanji pronounciation. And even if Wii actually meant something, it would need two words to represent "Luck from heaven". You'd need the word "luck" and the word "heaven" to be able to make that kind of sentence. Ancient Kanji is a derivitive of the most basic Chinese character.

Tylendal

You obviously didn't even read what I wrote, because you're already mixing stuff up.

Yeah I did, playing MGS: PO at the same time. So sorry about that... but then I don't see the relevency anyways.