rzombie1988 159 Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) What are some of the oddest or most interesting sumo names? I always thought Orora's name was a little odd. I was also wondering if anyone knew any rikishi that had the same name twice. Basically like a "Wakawaka" or a "Kotokoto" or something of that nature. Edited May 23, 2013 by rzombie1988 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randomitsuki 2,842 Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) In 2009 I posted a list of funny bout pairings that included links to the Sumo Reference. Here is an updated version (the old links do not work anymore). Here are 17 bouts between rikishi that I would have loved to see if they had ever come to pass: 1) A really musical conflict between this guy and that guy 2) A bout for bird lovers between this guy and that guy. 3) A bout for those who speak English between this guy and that guy. 4) Another bout for English speakers between this guy and that guy. 5) And another bout for English speakers between this guy (he has a nice second name as well) and that guy. 6) Martial Arts at its best between this guy and that guy. 7) Boy meets girl (look for initial shikona) 8) It must have been a dirty bout between this guy and that guy. 9) A bout of rank-and-filers between this guy and that guy. 10) "Say hi!" vs. "Say ho!" 11) A really playful bout between this guy and that guy. 12) An African bout between this guy and that guy. 13) A bout of regions between this guy and that guy. 14) A bout of charisma between this guy and that guy. 15) A somewhat bizarre bout between this guy and that guy. 16) A bout that is only interesting on second sight between this guy and that acronym 17) And a bout with Forum implications between this nice person and that nice person (look at the second shikona in the shikona list). 18)And, of course there is the eternal struggle between Good and Evil. Edited May 23, 2013 by Randomitsuki 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rzombie1988 159 Posted May 24, 2013 I don't know which one I like most out of those - Bingoyama, Banjo or Hogan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mukonoso 273 Posted May 24, 2013 When I first moved to Japan over 20 years ago and saw sumo on TV I was always imagining that some rikishi would come up with the name of "Hanamizu". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yorikiried by fate 2,029 Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) In 2009 I posted a list of funny bout pairings that included links to the Sumo Reference. Here is an updated version (the old links do not work anymore). It's always good to see that there are other maniacs around. (Seihi and Seiho made me laugh quite a bit.) I posted it only recently elsewhere here, but this guy is my current favourite. Edited May 24, 2013 by yorikiried by fate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,484 Posted May 24, 2013 18)And, of course there is the eternal struggle between Good and Evil. Extraordinary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senkoho 552 Posted May 24, 2013 as a Polish speaker, I find the shikona Kozakura pretty funny as it literally means "goat hen". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,484 Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) as a Polish speaker, I find the shikona Kozakura pretty funny as it literally means "goat hen". If we're going there, Kise in Hebrew is chair. If his shikona was Kisenosaton, it would have been perfect, but it's good enough.. And Aruma in Hebrew is naked lady. Take it from there. Edited May 24, 2013 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yorikiried by fate 2,029 Posted May 24, 2013 I will have to beep out your last post. This is a family forum after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washuyama 641 Posted May 24, 2013 Aran still makes me laugh (and not just his sumo) considering his real name is Alan. I can imagine when he joined and Masuiyama called him Aran. It also makes me think of the 80s song from The Cars: "And I ran, I ran so far away..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaikeinfo 7 Posted May 24, 2013 What about Obamaumi? Notice when he debuted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,037 Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) Aran still makes me laugh (and not just his sumo) considering his real name is Alan. I can imagine when he joined and Masuiyama called him Aran. It also makes me think of the 80s song from The Cars: "And I ran, I ran so far away..."That wasn't from The Cars but - even more aptly - A Flock Of Seagulls. What about Obamaumi? Notice when he debuted.That's when I started calling Bushuyama "Barackoyama". Edited May 24, 2013 by Jakusotsu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washuyama 641 Posted May 24, 2013 Aran still makes me laugh (and not just his sumo) considering his real name is Alan. I can imagine when he joined and Masuiyama called him Aran. It also makes me think of the 80s song from The Cars: "And I ran, I ran so far away..."That wasn't from The Cars but - even more aptly - A Flock Of Seagulls. I knew that!!! :-S (I was stupid...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,037 Posted May 24, 2013 I was also wondering if anyone knew any rikishi that had the same name twice. Basically like a "Wakawaka" or a "Kotokoto" or something of that nature.Do Daishodai or Yamamotoyama qualify? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yorikiried by fate 2,029 Posted May 24, 2013 The latter now known as moto-Yamamotoyama, I assume. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,594 Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) The latter now known as moto-Yamamotoyama, I assume. The bill's in the mail. I was also wondering if anyone knew any rikishi that had the same name twice. Basically like a "Wakawaka" or a "Kotokoto" or something of that nature.Do Daishodai or Yamamotoyama qualify?I'm also partial to Wakanokawa. Edit: Just remembered Yamanakayama, too. Edited May 24, 2013 by Asashosakari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skotkotaikai 2 Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) Goshozakura is very funny if read in Bulgarian.Gosho-za-kura. Gosho is a popular Bulgarian name and the whole thing basically means: "Gosho for the d**k"...(Couldn't resist not posting it, sorry :) ) Edited May 24, 2013 by Skotkotaikai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oimeru 0 Posted May 24, 2013 Yotsuguruma is a bit of an odd shikona. "Four wheels"? Anyone know the reason behind this? (sorry, no sumodb link, as it seems to be down for me right now...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 1,018 Posted May 25, 2013 Takayoshitoshi Tsuyoshi Cringeworthy if you ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maguroyama 27 Posted May 26, 2013 My favorite is without a doubt Bungonishiki. Mugendai is another that has a funny ring to it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swami 245 Posted May 26, 2013 Other tongue-twisters one would include Tsurushinobu and Takachihonomine. Swami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aderechelsea 125 Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) Baraki sounds like a diminutive (or maybe just a "cute") word for "bar" in greek. well ... most of the times we use "baraki" rather than "bar" when we are talking about going out for a drink. (Laughing...) Edited May 26, 2013 by aderechelsea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benevolance 2,508 Posted May 27, 2013 But that's so fitting! Baraki is a diminutive sumo wrestler. I've enjoyed following his progress to far. I hope that he continues to do well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,281 Posted May 27, 2013 Baraki always reminds me of Ibaraki prefecture in Japan. Unfortunately he's not from there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,703 Posted May 27, 2013 Baraki always reminds me of Ibaraki prefecture in Japan. Unfortunately he's not from there... But his heya is there, Shikihide-beya in Ryugasaki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
