The Mythic Origin of Goku's Name Makes Him Much Deeper Than Fans Think

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Son Goku's name is derived from the Japanese translation of the Chinese characters which make up the name Sun Wukong, a hero from Journey to the West.

Even Dragon Ball fans may be surprised to know that Goku has another name that isn’t his given Saiyan name, Kakarot. Goku’s legacy as a martial artist and hero all stems from Dragon Ball’s origins as a Journey to the West parody, something that has no doubt shaped even the current Dragon Ball landscape. In fact, Goku’s secret name is intrinsically connected to these origins born from the great Chinese novel.

Son Goku's Name is Also Sun Wukong Son Goku is the Japanese translation of the Chinese name Sun Wukong, written with the characters, 悟空. Goku’s name, in essence, is Sun Wukong. The connection to Sun Wukong doesn’t end there, however, as Goku’s alternate name also has deep connections to his journey as a martial artist. In the original story of Journey to the West, a Buddhist monk by the name of Tang Sangzang is tasked with journeying to India in order to retrieve a set of Buddhist scrolls.

 

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