List of Bowser names in other languages

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The following is a list of names Bowser has been known by in other languages.

Bowser[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クッパ[?]
Kuppa
"Koopa", originated from the Japanese reading of "국밥" (gukbap). In older media, Bowser had the alternative titles「クッパ大王」(Kuppa-daiō, "Great-king Koopa") and「魔王クッパ」(Maō Kuppa,, "Demon-king Koopa"). In the games, his title is usually「大魔王クッパ」(Daimaō Kuppa, "Great Demon-king Koopa")
The English name "Bowser" is occasionally transcribed as「バウザー」(Bauzā)
Catalan Bowser[?] - The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Chinese (simplified) 酷霸王[?]
Kùbàwáng
From "酷" (, "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]
酷霸[?]
Kùbà
since The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Chinese (traditional) 庫巴[?]
Kùbā
Transliteration of the Japanese name
Croatian Kralj Koopa[2] King Koopa cartoon series
Danish Konge Koopa[3] King Koopa cartoon series
Dutch Bowser[?] -
Koning Koopa[4] King Koopa cartoon series
French Bowser[?] -
Roi Koopa[5] cartoon series
German Bowser[6] -
König Koopa[7] King Koopa cartoon series
Greek Μπάουζερ[?]
Báouzer
Transliteration of the international name
Hebrew המלך קופה[8]
HaMelekh Kupa
King Koopa The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
באוזר[?]
Bauzer
Transliteration of the international name
Hungarian Koopa király[9] King Koopa DiC cartoons, 1993 Super Mario Bros. film
Italian Bowser[?] -
Re Attila[10] From Attila the Hun cartoon series
Korean 쿠파[?]
Kupa
Transliteration of the Japanese name
Norwegian Konge Koopa[11] King Koopa cartoon series
Polish Król Koopa[12] King Koopa cartoon series
Portuguese Bowser[13][14] -
Rei Koopa[15] King Koopa cartoon series
Romanian Regele Koopa[16] King Koopa The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World, most episodes
Regele Kooper[17] King Kooper
Bowser Koopa[18] - The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, ep. "Princess Toadstool for President"
Bowser[19] McDonald's Romania 2016 Happy Meal promotion, The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Russian Боузер[?]
Bouzer
Transliteration of the international name
Коро́ль Купа[20]
Koról' Kupa
King Koopa cartoon series
Slovenian Kralj Koopa[?] King Koopa
Spanish Bowser[?] -
Rey Koopa[21] King Koopa cartoon series
Swedish Kung Koopa[22] King Koopa cartoon series
Thai บาวเซอร์[23]
Bao-soe
Bowser

Bowser (Santa)[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
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)
French Bowser (père Noël)[?] Bowser (Father Christmas)
German Bowser (Weihnachten)[?] Bowser (Christmas)
Italian Bowser (natalizio)[?] Bowser (Christmas). Note that "natalizio" is an adjective for things related to Christmas, and not the holiday itself.
Korean 쿠파(산타)[?]
Kupa (Santa)
Bowser (Santa)
Portuguese Bowser (Noel)[?] Bowser (Santa). Nickname of Papai Noel (Father Christmas)
Spanish Bowser (Papá Noel)[?] Bowser (Father Christmas)

Dr. Bowser[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
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
French Dr. Bowser[?] -
German Dr. Bowser[?] -
Italian Dr. Bowser[?] -
Korean 닥터쿠파[?]
Dakteo Kupa
Dr. Bowser
Portuguese Dr. Bowser[?] -
Spanish Dr. Bowser[?] -

References[edit]

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  2. ^ Super Mario Bros 3 - Epizoda 6 - Nikada ne kupujte Koopa
  3. ^ The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (EP1 - Dansk - Den nærsynede fugl)
  4. ^ The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 Dutch Dub - Bedonder nooit een Koopa DVD (Part 1)
  5. ^ SUPER MARIO, LA SÉRIE ANIMÉE / Vive la propreté, Un coup de chaleur
  6. ^ Menold, Marcus, Claude M. Moyse, and Andreas G. Kämmerer, editors (1993). Der offizielle Nintendo Spieleberater "Super Mario World". Großostheim: Nintendo of Europe GmbH (German). Page 20.
  7. ^ The Super Mario Bros Super Show! Folge 1 Sauberkeit ist alles / Der Vogel! Der Vogel!
  8. ^ האחים סופר מריו חלק 1
  9. ^ Super Mario kalandjai 1990 VHSRip
  10. ^ Super Mario bros super show ita 1x01 Vola!Vola!
  11. ^ The Super Mario Bros Super Show S01E01 - The Bird! The Bird!/Neatness Counts (Norsk Fox Kids)
  12. ^ Nowe Przygody Braci Mario Odcinek 01 - Wielkie podliwe i klamliwe Koopa Ninja
  13. ^ SUPER MARIO BROS - O FILME | Trailer Oficial (Universal Pictures) HD
  14. ^ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7PZmKYBMDs "SUPER MARIO BROS. O FILME" Trailer Oficial Dobrado 2 (Universal Pictures Portugal)
  15. ^ Super Mario Bros. Super Show! - Apresentação Conta / O Pássaro, O Pássaro! (Alta Qualidade)
  16. ^ KidsCo TV (December 10, 2017). Aventurile Fraților Super Mario | Episodul1- Ninja Koopa Uriași, Ticăloși, Vicleni Și Trișori. YouTube. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  17. ^ KidsCo (December 4, 2017). KidsCo promo for the DiC Super Mario cartoons. YouTube. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  18. ^ May 20, 2015. "Princess Toadstool for President", dubbed in Romanian by KidsCo. Odnoklassniki (OK.ru). Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  19. ^ McDonald's Romania 2016 Happy Meal promotionMedia:McDonaldsRomania2016Banner.jpg
  20. ^ Супершоу супербратьев Марио - 1 серия
  21. ^ Super Mario Brothers Super Show in Spanish / En Español- ¡El pájaro! ¡El pájaro! - Episode 1
  22. ^ Super Mario Bros Super Show - Episode 1 - Swedish
  23. ^ UIP Thailand (November 30, 2022). Thai version of the official trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. YouTube. Retrieved December 9, 2022.