The series title translates as "Reincarnaton of the Goddess": this has carried over into the current "Shin Megami Tensei" series, which has been officially translated as "True Goddess Metempsychosis". The word "Metempsychosis" refers to the cycle of reincarnation that ties into many "Megami Tensei" stories. The reborn goddess of the title has multiple meanings: it refers to a female character in each game that could be interpreted as the goddess, and is also representative of the drastic changes a location undergoes during a game. The concept of reincarnation was also included in narratives and gameplay mechanics to tie in with these themes. The series' overarching title has been truncated to ""MegaTen"" by series fans. Originating in Japan, the abbreviation has become a common term for the series among its fans.