Monster, evil spirit, or demon in Mandarin Chinese.
Related Names
Gremlin, Moggy.
Famous Usage
The name was popularized by the 1984 film 'Gremlins', where Mogwai refers to the cute furry creature Gizmo, before transformed creatures became known as Gremlins.
Screen Details
Mogwai was Gizmo, the cute little pet purchased from a Chinatown curio shop in the horror movie 'Gremlins' (1984).
