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Revision as of 22:02, October 14, 2023
The following is a list of names Bowser has been known by in other languages.
Bowser
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | クッパ Kuppa |
"Koopa", a reference to the Korean dish gukbap, called "kuppa" in Japanese. In older media, Bowser had the alternative titles 「クッパ大王」 Kuppa-daiō and 「魔王クッパ」 Maō Kuppa, meaning "Great King Koopa" and "Demon King Koopa", respectively. In the games, his title is usually 「大魔王クッパ」 Daimaō Kuppa, meaning "Great Demon King Koopa". The English name "Bowser" is occasionally transcribed as バウザー (Bauzā). |
| Chinese (simplified) | 酷霸王 Kùbàwáng |
From "酷" (kù, "cool"/"cruel") and "霸王" (bàwáng, "tyrant"/"despot"/"overlord"). "酷霸" (Kùbà) is also transliterated from the Japanese name, and used for the surname of the Koopalings.[1] |
| Chinese (traditional) | 庫巴 Kùbā |
Transliteration of the Japanese name |
| Dutch | Bowser |
- |
| German | Bowser |
- |
| Greek | Μπάουζερ Báouzer |
Transliteration of the international name |
| Hebrew | המלך קופה (The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!) באוזר HaMelekh Kupa Bauzer |
King Koopa Transliteration of the international name |
| Italian | Bowser Re Attila (cartoon series) |
- From Attila the Hun |
| Korean | 쿠파 Kupa |
Transliteration of the Japanese name, although the name originates from a Korean food's name, Gukbap (국밥). |
| Portuguese | Bowser |
- |
| Romanian | Regele Koopa (The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World, most episodes) Regele Kooper (KidsCo promo for the DiC Super Mario cartoons. Accessed July 27, 2018.) Bowser Koopa (The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, episode "Princess Toadstool for President") Bowser (McDonald's Romania 2016 Happy Meal promotion, The Super Mario Bros. Movie) |
King Koopa King Kooper - - |
| Russian | Боузер Bouzer |
Transliteration of the international name |
| Slovenian | Kralj Koopa |
King Koopa |
| Spanish | Bowser |
- |
| Swedish | Kung Koopa (cartoon series) |
King Koopa |
| Thai | บาวเซอร์[2] Bao-soe |
Bowser |
Bowser (Santa)
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | クッパ (サンタ) Kuppa (Santa) |
Bowser (Santa) |
| Chinese (simplified) | 酷霸王 (圣诞) Kùbàwáng (Shèngdàn) |
Bowser (Christmas) |
| Chinese (traditional) | 庫巴 (聖誕) Kùbā (Shèngdàn) |
Bowser (Christmas) |
| German | Bowser (Weihnachten) |
Bowser (Christmas) |
| Italian | Bowser (natalizio) |
Bowser (Christmas) |
| Korean | 쿠파(산타) Kupa (Santa) |
Bowser (Santa) |
| Portuguese | Bowser (Noel) |
Bowser (Christmas) |
| Spanish | Bowser (Papá Noel) |
Bowser (Santa Claus) |
Dr. Bowser
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ドクタークッパ Dokutā Kuppa |
Dr. Bowser |
| Chinese (simplified) | 酷霸王医生 Kùbàwáng Yīshēng |
Dr. Bowser |
| Chinese (traditional) | 庫巴醫生 Kùbā Yīshēng |
Dr. Bowser |
| German | Dr. Bowser |
- |
| Italian | Dr. Bowser |
- |
| Korean | 닥터쿠파 Dagteo Kupa |
Dr. Bowser |
| Portuguese | Dr. Bowser |
- |
| Spanish | Dr. Bowser |
- |
References
- ^ iQue's localization of Super Mario Advance 2
- ^ Thai version of the official trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie (November 30, 2022), YouTube. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
