Masai sits next to 3 phonetic neighbors — Massai, Mossi, and Masei are the closest matches by sound. Most share Masai's African-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"people of the grass"
"may God add (children, blessings)"
"man of peace, peaceful one"
"prince, commander"
"born on Tuesday (Akan day name)"
"helped by God"
"worshipper, devotee"
"river name (Kasai River)"
"trust, conviction"
"divine assistance"
"the almighty (divine attribute)"
"worshipper of Al-Rahman"
"God will increase, God adds"
"great"
"grace, blessing"
"praised, praiseworthy"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Masai — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have East African (Maa) origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Masai.
Rhythm: Masai is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.