Satoshi Nakamoto; Satoshi; Intelligent, enlightenment, knowledge, wisdom, to lead (different meanings based on what Kanji characters are used). Nakamoto; Central / Origin So Satoshi Nakamoto could be the Intelligent Origin of Bitcoin. Or Enlightened Origin, etc. Or could mean Central Intelligence. Could be a play at CIA (Central Intelligence Agency)?! The choice of this specific pseudonym for the creator(s) of Bitcoin was deeply rooted to convey a message and purposeful.