I used GPT (irony) to (possibly) get to the point of the name:
“… • In Japanese, 自動 (Jidō) means “automatic” or “self-moving,” often seen in terms like “jidōsha” (automobile). …”
“… • In Japanese, 自動 (Jidō) means “automatic” or “self-moving,” often seen in terms like “jidōsha” (automobile). …”
自動車 (jidousha): Automobile
Other examples include:
自動販売機 (jidouhanbaiki): Vending machine
自動ドア (jidoudoa): Automatic door
自動エリクサー (jidouerikusa-): Automatic Elixir (joking)