The Origin Of Dragon Ball Character’s Names Will Blow Your Mind

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Akira Toriyama created Dragon Ball in 1984.

Akira named most of the characters after puns on regular words, often involving food.

Here are some of the most memorable.

1. Kakarot = carrot.

2. Goku = sky.

Goku is Kakarot’s new name given by Grandpa Gohan.

3. Chi-Chi = breast.

4. Gohan = rice.

5. Goten = air or heaven.

6. Vegeta = vegetables.

7. Bulma = panties.

8. Trunks = men’s underwear.

9. Master Roshi = turtle.

10. Puar & Oolong = varieties of tea.

11. Krillin = chestnut.

12. Tien Shinhan = fried rice.

13. Chiaotzu = dumpling.

14. Yamcha = dim sum.

15. Piccolo = small flute.

16. Raditz = radish.

17. Nappa = cabbage.

18. Broly = broccoli.

19. Mr. Satan and Videl both refer to the devil.

20. Cinderella’s “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo” song inspired the Majins.

21. The Ginyu Force is named after dairy products.

Guldo = Yogurt, Recoome = Cream, Ginyu = Milk, Burter = Butter, Jeice = Cheese.

22. Frieza = freezer.

23. Mr. Popo = ?

“I named him just because it sounds comfortable” - Akira Toriyama.

For a complete list of names visit the Dragon Ball Wiki.

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