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Satoshi (given name)

First in use: ancient / pre-modern
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Satoshi Nakamoto

First in use: c. 2008

Satoshi / Satoshi (given name) / Satoshi Nakamoto

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A common Japanese name vs. Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator.

Which meaning of Satoshi is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Satoshi (given name) came first (ancient / pre-modern). Satoshi Nakamoto arrived in 2008. The data below shows which one owns the word now.

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The case for each meaning

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Original · ancient / pre-modern

Satoshi (given name)

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Duplicate · c. 2008

Satoshi Nakamoto

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