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Billionaire Larry Ellison renamed his yacht Ronin after 'Izanami' spelled 'I'm a Nazi' backward, sparking backlash and leading to its sale.
In January 2026, billionaire Larry Ellison renamed his 191-foot superyacht, originally named Izanami after a Japanese goddess, after realizing the name spelled "I'm a Nazi" backward.
The incident sparked widespread online mockery and media attention, prompting Ellison to repaint the hull and change the name to Ronin.
The yacht, built by Lürssen, was later sold to Venezuelan banker Víctor Vargas.
The episode highlighted the public scrutiny faced by wealthy figures, despite Ellison’s significant influence in tech, philanthropy, and politics.
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El multimillonario Larry Ellison cambió el nombre de su yate a Ronin después de que 'Izanami' deletreara 'Soy un nazi' al revés, lo que provocó una reacción violenta y condujo a su venta.