The more rampant gamers play Pokemon Go, it turns out to cause pros and cons, especially in Indonesia. Moreover, recently heard news that the game has an implied meaning that cannot be tolerated, especially for followers of the Islamic religion.

From several links spread on social media, it is discussed that Pokemon actually means "I am Jewish" in Syriac, while Pikachu is referred to as "Be Jewish" and Charmander means "God is Weak". That's where this problem started, some people immediately believed and redistributed the link to invite others to avoid Pokemon Go. There are also those who do not believe and think it is something made up.
 
So, are these rumors true or not? It turns out that Nintendo denied it and the LA Times noted it, you could say all this is just a rumor that is not proven at all. Pokemon in English is an abbreviation of two words, namely Pocket Monster which means pocket monster. You could say, these monsters called Pokemon have a small size and can be stored in the trainer's pocket.

While Pikachu which is known as the icon of Pokemon is also formed from two words, namely Pika (shining) and Chu (rat). From its shape alone it is clear that Pikachu is a mouse that glows or is armed with electric shocks. Finally, Charmander also has the meaning of burning fire, like the appearance of Charmander himself in the anime and Pokemon games.