Business & IndustryJapanese1959 – 2015
Satoru Iwata
Nintendo President, Creator of Kirby and EarthBound
Biography
Japanese video game developer and businessman who served as President of Nintendo from 2002 until his death in 2015. He was instrumental in the success of the Nintendo DS and Wii consoles and revitalized the company during a challenging period.
Quick Facts
Category
Business & Industry
Nationality
Japanese
Born
1959
Died
2015
Thinking about the name
Satoru
Japanese origin
“A Japanese masculine name combining 'sato' (village, wisdom) with 'ru' (flow), Satoru suggests flowing wisdom or village insight. The name has a calm, introspective quality that appeals to parents appreciating Japanese sensibilities. It carries both grounding and fluidity, suggesting quiet intelligence.”