Kinder Surprise originated in 1973 in Italy as Kinder Sorpresa. The German word "Kinder" in the name came about because, in 1967, Ferrero's German subsidiary introduced Kinder Chocolate ("Kinderschokolade") to the German market and in 1968 that product was introduced to Ferrero's native Italy, establishing the "Kinder" brand there, before the introduction of the Kinder Sorpresa chocolate eggs. "Kinder Surprise" is also known as Kinder Sorpresa, Kinder Joy, Kinder Überraschung, Kinder Ovo, Киндер Сюрприз, Kinderegg, Kinderüberraschung, Verrassingsei, Kinderschokolade, Kinderueberraschung, Kinderoverraskelse, Kinder Niespodzianka, Kinder-yllätys, Kinderägg, Kinder Meglepetés, Kinder Surpresa, & キンダーサプライズ. Kinder Meglepetés, Kinder Ovo.