Genshin Names are Hiding Big Lore in Plain SIght

[@nabieladrian]

I love how almost all things in Genshin are real life references yet we have no idea how the story will go, at all.

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

I know right? It just adds to the mystery and intrigue. Thank you so much for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@progrockplaylists]

even rizzleys name has a secret meaning? damnn

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Oh yeah and it's not what you expect but it's a doozy😁. Thanks for watching by the way. Glad you enjoyed

[@kacperwoch4368]

He is the Worcesteresteshiere souce of Teyvat

[@angeldude101]

It's more regarding Aether's name than Lumine's, and it's largely from a different interpretation of Greek mythology than what Genshin usually uses, but in one version, Aether, god of the upper sky, had a twin sister in the form of Hemera, goddess of dawn. Lumine's name isn't as directly tied to a particular figure, but it does have the same Latin root as a very well known figure. One which somehow works out well in different ways whether she's the Abyss sibling _or_ the playable traveler. I expect to see Paimon covered in the same section as her.

[@mercianthane2503]

In spanish the latin word "lumine" became: lumbre.

[@supayambaek]

lumineferous aether. look it up.

[@kalismols606]

Hemera means light here

[@angeldude101]

@@supayambaek I'm familiar with the luminiferous aether, but it's such a commonly cited connection that I didn't feel the need to mention it and would rather focus on slightly more obscure connection.

[@Zeke1460]

It’s interesting that the harbingers only share superficial similarities to their comedia characters. But are opposite to them under the surface. Childe (tartaglia) for example is supposed to be a clumsy buffoon. But Childe is an ultra-competent badass who became the youngest harbinger ever and is constantly getting stronger. Signora, a rampant cheater in the comedia, is so loyal to Rostam that she turns herself into the crimson witch of flames to avenge him, and still loved him all the way till she died. And Capitano, who in the comedia is a braggart with no real strength, is actually the strongest harbinger in Genshin, which many other harbingers have attested to, along with noting how honorable and respectable he is regardless of his power, unlike comedia Capitano. So my guess is that all the harbingers are going to be superficially similar to the comedia counterparts but be completely different otherwise.😊

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

I didn't even realize that, but you're totally right. That could mean that Columbina who was always the sneaky servant is actually one of the people calling the shots. And dottore despite being a doctor kills people instead of heals them. This is very interesting, thanks😁 and I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@nathanielmartins5930]

That point about Childe isn't quite right. Childe is compotent, but he is constantly out witted by his superiors and used as a pawn in their own schemes without him realising it. I say that the Harbingers are only Superficially opposite to their counter parts, but when we look deeper, they turn out to be the counter part with a different spin + an additional perspective.

[@kgmotte2363]

@@nathanielmartins5930 Except that Tartaglia isn't being used in his Colleague's Schemes Without Realizing it, he knows what they're doing, he just doesn't Care so long as he gets a fight from it... Since he's so Obsessed with fighting, Most of their Schemes that involve him Basically make sure that he DOES get a Fight no matter what, so he's more than Happy to Oblige... He's not a fool being Manipulated, he's a Willing Pawn who gets something out of playing along, That's not the same thing. (Arguably he even gets MORE out of playing along than they do, since he Always comes out of it stronger than before, a permanent gain for him, where what they get is often Conditional or Fleeting)

[@mariapazgonzalezlesme]

Yes, give me all the lore.

[@SHAW_777]

"US"

[@vyxdew8253]

lmao

[@amieldelacruz7010]

In what I read Ars Gotia Barbatos has: Can Soothes Emotions: Save Xiao from God Residue, Heal Lockfolk of Mondstadt, Almost Heal Dvalin, Overall Mondstadt vibe, Maintained Good will upon people who have power over you: He help out in bringing down the Aristocracy and Decarabian and old friends with Vanessa, Point out Treasures concealed by Magicians: Help out pin point the Golden Apple Archipelago owned by Alice, and also the Gathering area of the Hexenzirkel Also his the Angelic Ruler of Witchcraft: Hexenzirkel and all Mondstadt witches Old member of Virtues / Court of Heaven: One of the Thousand Winds, Last He can help out pin point lost Grimoires: Somehow missing. Can understand Animals and Inanimate Objects. First Birds to Fly, Foxes of Mondstadt

[@mercianthane2503]

Aether is a pretty interesting name, since it comes from the verb αἴθω (to burn, to ignite, to kindle), and its cognates in latin are aestas (summer), aestus (heat, fire), aedis (temple, shrine); meanwhile in irish the cogante is aodh (fire); and in sanskrit is supposed to be इन्द्धे *inddhé* (to light, to set on fire). All these words come from the same root: *h₂eydʰ- (“burn; fire”). A scholar whose channel is called Taliesin's Map offers a wonderful explanation that Aether could be one of the primordial airs who give shape to the entire cosmos alongside Chaos.

[@marugav6632]

Idk. I'm greek and the way that person is describing the name makes more sense to me since the brother's name is lumine

[@desupair]

I can't wait for part 2. The lore is more interesting than playing genshin itself

[@lyght18]

Hell yeah. Average gacha enjoyer: 😤😡😠🤬 Average lore enjoyer: 😎🧐🤓🤩

[@leafdragoon8551]

Aether was the Primordial Greek God of Light and his sister/wife was Hemera Primordial Goddess of Day. Their parents were Erebus Primordial God of Darkness and his sister/wife Nyx the Primordial Goddess of Night. I'm just hoping Genshin doesn't go the incest route or make a convoluted excuse for it being "okay" like them both being Homunculi as was suggested by the test Albedo did on them having similar results to himself.

[@izusmallmight8953]

"Au clair de la lune, mon ami Pierrot prête-moi ta plume pour écrire un mot. Ma chandelle est morte je n'ai plus de feu. Ouvre-moi ta porte pour l'amour de Dieu." I just realized that this old nursery rhyme features Pierrot. We may want to go give a check to the integrality of the lyrics, maybe ...

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Nice catch! I'm going to go and check that out. I was already of the opinion that the ost names had lore implications but I never considered stringing them together to see what they tell us. How very clever of the developers and you for catching it😁

[@Randomguy-tk2vq]

Yea im french and i don't see how this could mean anything, unless the fire fading could be signora or the moonlight thing or "open the door for me, for the love of god" at the end

[@DariaVikman]

*Hears “Dainsleif”and “Alberich”* *immediate subscribe*

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Those two bring home the bacon don't they lol. Seriously though there is so much hidden lore around that set of people and their names this was loads of fun. Hope you stick around for part two. 😁

[@DariaVikman]

@@theunlikelygenshingamer damn right I will! Thank you for your research, I freaking love lore 🩷

[@acrasis]

I’ve been binging your channel and this just dropped. Amazing content, keep it up!

[@AspienWaifu]

AMAZING VIDEO 🔥🙌 your content is getting better and better, can’t wait to see this channel grow

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Thank you so much!

[@lumutsolama4529]

I love this video, please do more if there are other ones, Genshin really hired researchers, the game is very nuanced but the fact that it is a gatcha makes ppl turn their heads away

[@deranged_human]

This kind of vid is a need!!! Thankyou for posting this name lore!!!!

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

I'm so glad you like it. Thank you for watching and commenting 😁😁

[@lucassuassuna6022]

Good video! Looking forward for more content like this

[@amberhopkins3879]

Part 2 NEEEOOOOOOWWWW! jk but I really enjoyed this video and would love more like these no matter how insignificant the reference is. I think doing it for all the playable characters would be really cool.

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Lol thanks, you'll be happy to know part two is already written and recorded all I need to do is edit. It has been very entertaining and educational. Im sure you'll love it. This is really making me look into all the names I come across. 😁

[@HamSlacks]

Will you just do a series where you read every characters, character stories? Pleaseeeee

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

I actually began that, I've done Navia's and Wanderer's but they didn't do very well. However I'm not giving up I'm about to launch my podcast series soon called Genshin Literature, which will feature Genshin stories I've written myself and also the character stories. This way it's more sustainable than video ls that very few people are watching, so the few who want to see it still can. Hope you enjoy, I'm very excited to release it😁

[@HamSlacks]

I can't wait to listen to the podcast... I know the character stories didn't go over well. But I'd listen to you read cereal boxes and still be a fan boy 😂😂

[@izusmallmight8953]

Also, what is the deal of the Shadowy husks ? Why do some have names and most important what do they reference ? From the wiki page : "Some Shadowy Husk: Line Breakers can be found with unique names and titles: Herbert - a Line Breaker found in underground mines of the Chasm with the title "Bloody Jester". Hycglag - a Line Breaker found in the underground mines of the Chasm with the title "Rebuked Servant"."

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Yes I've been interested in those names for a while I actually considered them for this video but thought I should probably start with ones that you don't need to be a history buff to understand. I need to research them more but I think they had references in Beowoulf. I will admit researching these things is like a fun scavenger hunt. I can't wait to post part two 😁

[@vnolwen_art]

Maybe you'll talk about him in your next video, but there's the NPC in the Chasm called Taliesen ! For many, it's probably just a name (especially CriticalRole fans-), but it's actually a very important figure in Welsh/Celtic/Arthurian myths. So important in fact, he was said to be Merlin's Mentor. He was the most powerful bard and poet, had knowledge of everything and probably the future too. His story is very weird because he wasn't totally born like that, but he was given the mission to take care of a cauldron that was used to create an extremely powerful potion for a young boy that was so ugly that his mother wanted to gift him knowledge as a compensation. But only three drops could actually give this power and it was a time-sensitive creation and after an accident, the young Taliesen happened to drink those 3 drops, giving him his powers. The mother was deeply unpleased, giving him chase and both changed form, but at some point, as he turned into grains and she ate him, she became pregnant and gave birth to him. She couldn't kill him so she abandonned him and he was adopted by a fisherman/farmer, depending on the version. There's more to his story and how he became such a great poet/bard, but that's the most interesting part imo !

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

See what I mean, it's so interesting finding all these very deep and meaningful yet hidden inspirations for the names of people and it's e en more fun when you start to see how they line up with the lore. Thanks for this, I'm going to check it out more. 😁

[@thenamelessrat]

Brilliant!!! Loved this 🤩Any interesting snippets on kaveh or kaeya by any chance 👀

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

I think I will add those two to the names that have been suggested to me. Kaveh for one is an Iranian or Persian word for Royal and if that meaning is pair with the name of his constellation it actually gets pretty interesting. Kaeya's constellation has a very cool back story too.

[@thenamelessrat]

@@theunlikelygenshingamer ohhhhhh fascinating! Oh I can't wait for that I really feel like Kaveh is more intriguing than his one banner would indicate lore-wise 🤭 thank you so much, I love hearing anything about them both! 🤩

[@acepouncett]

You have such a lovely voice, this was very fun to listen to

[@jeansofter]

Need a breakdown of Arlecchino's real name, Peruer

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Little by little I'm collecting more names😁. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed.

[@emilyatkins8204]

Part two please. I loved this

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Already well underway😁

[@zat-1-fury]

I want you to do some lore on Bennett I looked up the name meaning and let’s just say it’s completely opposite for what we know about him 😱

[@zat-1-fury]

But now I’m wondering if pyro archon is a good title now because of the part where a gnosis brings bad luck and he seems to be blessed with basically immortality to this said bad luck…

[@caparashon]

The theory I've seen is that his name comes from a medical condition, Bennett's fracture, which is breaking the base of a thumb. A reference to his iconic 👍

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

I would love to look into it. Sometimes it's not a person's main name you have to look at but their constellation is pretty important too. I would look up "Bennett" and "the wheel of benediction" I think there is definitely something to be found there.

[@Thesnoogy]

“Shee-thed” 😭

[@crybabyteej]

Please tell me you have a discord? 😭 Would be awesome to go back and forth with you and others here about GI lore!

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Indeed I do 😁 discord.gg/HntpfVuZ This is my channel discord. I would love it if we could chat. 🙂

[@azuarc]

"Will be a part 2" *stops at F*

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Yeah was getting too long and I notice my linger videos don't do too well so you'll just have to tune in for part two but already almost finish. I think you guys will really enjoy.

[@kgmotte2363]

One thing I should note in Relation to Aether, is that though his name CAN mean what is Stated here, one of the Other meanings that's Apparently being ignored here, yet has relevance, is "Nothingness" (Or one might say, the "Abyss")... There's an Expression that goes "Pulled from the Aether", which is Old Timey language for "Pulled out your Ass", to talking or making something out of Nowhere.... Though it's technically Accurate either, as Aether (or Ether) is an Old term for an Invisible Substance that can't be Perceived, Less than Air, yet still is a thing, even if we can't See or touch it in any way... The Closest thing in Modern Science to the concept of "Aether" is what's Called "Dark Matter", Which we can't Directly Detect by any means, but is the term that was given to explain the "Missing Mass" in the universe. We have Specific Calculations for the effects of Gravity and Mass, and how things should move based on those factors, Yet Objects in space Move in ways that suggests that there's more Mass out there that we can't account for... "Dark Matter" is the name given for that Mass that we can't detect, but can see the effects of though it's Gravitational effects on other objects we CAN see... So... Aether's name Technically also means "Dark Matter" or "Nothingness" or "the Abyss"... Food for thought Relating to this Game's Specific Lore... Also note that Aether's Primary Colour on his Outfit is Black... Think about that for a moment...

[@ColorlessMemory]

I just found out about the harbingers yesterday as well lmao

[@Aryhada]

This is all amazing information.thank you

[@HamSlacks]

I love your voice. I don't know why but it reminds me of the magic school bus and reading rainbow. It makes me feel like home.

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Thank you so much. This is one of the most lovely comments I've ever gotten about my voice. Thank you😊

[@Aryhada]

I would love it if you make a video on Zhongli every backstory,who is he and acheivements and mod importantly how strong he is in comparison to neuvieltte or anyone.

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

I would love to, I have so many ideas I want to do but I'm hampered by what people will watch, at least until my channel gets bigger. It's like I'm competing with the big names and so if they already did it no one will see mine. You know what I mean? Still I love the idea I want to do it at some point.

[@celineosthaus8032]

Perhaps it would also be interesting to talk about the differences of the names in other languages.

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Interesting, give me an example of who you're thinking of.

[@celineosthaus8032]

@@theunlikelygenshingamer For example, Kaeya is called Gaia in Japanese.

[@NightmareRex6]

and theres lots other syymbols, like time seems to be worshipped by hoyoverse, the moon is sin and or sine saturn is also time, resin is gathered thugh time, eta eta. LOTS of time saturn and moon symbolism in the game. wouldent be surprised if game stopped doing good at the WAY HIGH part oft he company they would say "the spells and sigils are not working anymore abandon the project" chrion last golden web videos will give you tons of esoteric understanding for IRL and genshin and even hazbin.

[@Gssy2x]

very nice video keep it up ♡

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Thanks!

[@darkdude1996ify]

Sandrone a spokesperson for the impoverished? Are you calling adventurers poor?

[@tvie8146]

Arlecchino say's Jester as Original Fatui. But where is Captain because his name never release? Allow me. About Captain: "Childe" I've seen him in battle before, and oh what a sight it was. Perhaps I'm ranked too low for him to notice me right now. Well, he may not recognize my strengths yet, but one day, I'll show him what I'm made of. Scara "The ever-righteous Captain," "the brave and fearless Captain," "the nigh-invincible Captain"... Even my mechanical ears demand maintenance after listening to so many compliments from the members of the Fatui. Don't you think that possessing absolute righteousness is actually a latent danger? And that's without taking his great personal strength into account. "Arlecchino" He is very powerful, and that power comes with a high level of responsibility. However, I believe him to be someone worthy of respect independent of the power he holds.

[@t.k.5088]

I just realized that Columbina's description sounds a lot like HSR's Sparkle's personality. Coincidentally, she's also part of a group that calls themselves the Masked *Fools.* Father also says she gives unpredictable answers to questions and Sparkle does the same even about her own character story... Maybe Sparkle is a genshin AU double for Columbina like Himeko and Acheron are for HI3rd?

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

I really do think that Sparkle is the Starrail equivalent of Columbina. She even looks just like her. Plus I'm not sure if you've done the quests in Starrail yet but she even has Russian undertones in places so I think you're right.

[@t.k.5088]

@@theunlikelygenshingamer I haven't played hsr for the last two updates 🥲 irl won't let me

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

@@t.k.5088 I know how that is

[@fatuusdottore]

Dottore is not liked, he is beloved. ❤ Though the Dottore of the Commedia likes the company of girls. He's what is referred to as a "vecchi" in Italian.

[@NightmareRex6]

i think so arrlechino is anagram of chronical, BOTH acheron and arrlachino have "archon" in the name, and none notice it seems that "o" is at end of ALL elements but that isent case in the honkai games.

[@killer911xz]

bruh 4:18 Ibn al-Haytham is arabic, his name is arabic too

[@alwinchai9394]

Wow

[@SEZUALL]

Do you know Kaeya's name came from Khaenri'ah! just pay attention to letters . . There's strong theory that says Kaeya is Khaenria's prince/King

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

You're preaching to the choir friend lol, I am a firm believer in the Prince Kaeya Theory and I feel there is strong evidence to back it up. Just you wait 😁

[@SEZUALL]

🤭😏❤@@theunlikelygenshingamer

[@pearsblikingone.jand9cb764]

wowwy

[@Knimbleyx]

Omg

[@UltimateGenosyko]

If only there story telling was as good as their ability to research

[@taiteakopyte1504]

In Hebrew, Baal means Lord

[@jondonom]

❤

[@periwinkleqiao]

Music in my left ear and the content of the video in the right one at the Aether's part was unbearable. Very unpleasant and impossible to concentrate on what you're saying. Glad not the entire video is like that.

[@wolfelmeira]

Childe also means some sort of high royal knight or maybe a prince knight (i forgot but something to do with a very loyal knight that is close and devoted to a queen) ### I am very invested in a character and i will leave you to guess who it is😋 I believe hoyo was hinting at the character from the very beginning of genshin and i felt the doubling down on it by releasing that character’s TCG card as one of the first ones Other than the character’s lore that only dive in the characteristics, traits, depth(a day of that character’s life type of lores) yet is one of the most mysterious character that we basically know next to nothing about we don’t even know where they came from and i am starting to believe it’s intentional to throw us off by not involving this character making this character having no business in anything outside their ““normal”” life so the longer the player plays and progress further and further where eventually the said character will slip under the radar and eventually gets totally forgotten Even the lore of that character takes dots to be connected and analysis to figure out other stuff like how that said playeble character actually doesn’t use the vision they have (atleast never used it for them self) And its also hinted how the character will take part of “the end” or day of judgment where all hope is lost, where this character will come and be the worlds salvation, the beacon of hope and light in the dark for the rest of teyvat, by someone or two who come up of an extreme hypothetical scenario where the character thought it was exaggerated, dishonest and silly to be viewed in such way which I believe it would be very ironic or the irony of destiny and its kinda the type of cliché that works and manages to come as a surprise everytime Here is another hint: the name of this character is a holy name and it means both Christmas and the day birth of jesus which makes the name alone carry alot of…”weight” (its a hint if you caught the pun, sorry in advance 😅) “I am the first and the last, the beginning and the end, the alpha and the omega” -from the books of revelations Here is an obvious hint i will give so if you are giving up then continue reading: a gentle, humble, noble soul with a heart of gold with a humble dream,a perfectionist with unreal amounts of deeds that keeps on growing by the minute while expecting nothing in return where a simple “thank you” can be more than enough has a feel or an aura of a paladin and fights like an angel of war when the situation calls for it…yet never hurts a fly The character shown to be naturally chivalrous, religious and faithful and the church of favoniuse honors this character with an accessory gift(even though its never mentioned in the lore) The character can be full of surprises and can be considered a bundle of contradictions and have trouble explaining and expressing feelings and thoughts which causes to be miss understood Final hint: its not jean even though they have alot of similarities like sense of duty and hard working and love for the people (though this character works even harder since surpasses jean’s work load unaware nor can help it while keeping personal matters neglected or done for last) (Sorry if this was not,intresting or fun and pain to read, just in case 😅)

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Very interesting, I'm inclined to think you are describing Bennett who would fit some of these descriptions very well. Lol you can let me know if I guessed right or if I'm way off😁

[@wolfelmeira]

@@theunlikelygenshingamer haha i can totally see the connection and what you mean and not to mention he also one of the few characters that has of character growth on a deeper level🤔 but no though i would say they even look like siblings in contrast and looks in some way so i think you were close 😋

[@OnurKader-o6k]

Mansleif is aether from the future

[@manthanbapat]

i think u got it confused with the content creator. ingame he is called Dainsleif. mansleif is a content creator for genshin lore

[@kalismols606]

What if louchas disappearance is something to do with Dainslef What if he just magically appears when Dainslef exits? Bro has departed but we were never told why what if.....this is louchas past his past is aether aether means void and ottos weapon was void archives but archive is just a library of knowledge? So it isn't a weapon

[@Loly999a]

Ibn Alhaitham is not Persian HE IS ARAB plz correct that mistake

[@theunlikelygenshingamer]

Sorry if I offended the information I looked up on him said Persian that's why I said it "Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) was born c. 965 to a family of Arab or Persian origin in Basra, Iran" this info had many citations. So I think it's correct. Also arent Iranians understood to be largely of Persian descent? Either way, I cant correct it without deleting the entire video per KZbin regulations anyway, which is why I was very careful to research thoroughly before writing this script. Again sorry if this was offensive in any way.

[@shanedoesyoutube8001]

​@@theunlikelygenshingamer "Basra, Iran" Is it Iran or Iraq???

[@Loly999a]

@@theunlikelygenshingamer the word (Ibn) is Arab which literally means (son) how can he be called ibn alhaytham without been an Arab! Ibn Alhaytham is a famous scientist during the golden age of Islam. He lived in Iraq and Egypt so he is Arab. Also Al Basra (the city where he was born) is in Iraq not Iran, they're different countries speak different languages.

[@Loly999a]

@@shanedoesyoutube8001 yes it's in Iraq

[@handel1111]

Genshit is a dead game

[@Aanonymous88]

But did they research how they treat their players? No. So no lore can interest me. Can't skip, mc can't talk, the floating useless companion ruins every dialogue. What's the use?