"justice, correctness"
Origin: Japanese
Language: Japanese
Masa
Pronunciation: [ m-AHS-ah ]
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The Story of Masa
Masa is a Japanese given name with multiple possible kanji: 正 (justice, correctness), 雅 (elegant, graceful), or 真 (truth, reality). The choice of kanji carries deep meaning — parents carefully select characters that express their hopes for the child's character and future. As a standalone name it is melodic and carries classical Japanese elegance.
Masa has gained some international attention through Masayoshi Son, the tech billionaire known as Masa, making it a name associated with ambition and vision. In Japan it remains a traditional yet elegant choice.
In Japanese culture, the choice of kanji for a name is considered one of the most important parenting decisions, as each character carries specific meanings and cultural connotations.
Historical Record
Masa first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 486 babies have been named Masa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Masa is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #2,974 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Masayoshi Son (often called Masa), founder of SoftBank, is one of Japan's most successful entrepreneurs
- The Japanese character for elegant (masa) appears frequently in classical Japanese poetry
Masa in Other Languages
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Masa
Popularity Over Time
#2,974
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Masa
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Masayoshi Son
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1957
Japanese technology entrepreneur and founder of SoftBank, known as Masa, one of Asia's most influential investors
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,974
- Total SSA Count
- 55
- Cultural Origins
- Japanese East Asian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Masa
What does the name Masa mean?
"justice, correctness" (from Japanese). Masa is a Japanese given name with multiple possible kanji: 正 (justice, correctness), 雅 (elegant, graceful), or 真 (truth, reality). The choice of kanji carries deep meaning — parents carefully select characters that express their hopes for the child's character and future. As a standalone name it is melodic and carries classical Japanese elegance.
What is the origin of the name Masa?
Masa has Japanese and East Asian origins. In Japanese, it means "justice, correctness".
Is Masa a boy or girl name?
Masa is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #2974. As a boy name, it is ranked #15585. Masa is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Masa?
Masa is pronounced m-AHS-ah.
How popular is the name Masa?
Masa is currently ranked #2974 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Masa?
Popular middle name pairings include Masa Yuki, Masa Hana, Masa Rose, Masa Grace, Masa Ai, Masa Luna, and Masa Nori.
What are good sibling names for Masa?
Names that pair well with Masa as siblings include Haru, Kana, Ren, Yuki, Sora, and Noa.
How many syllables does Masa have?
Masa has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Masa a common or rare name?
Masa is an uncommon name, ranked #2974 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Masa
Masa is a girl name with Japanese and East Asian origins . The name means "justice, correctness" in Japanese .
Is Masa a boy or girl name? Masa is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,974 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,585. Masa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Masa is currently ranked #2,974 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Masa has 2 syllables and is pronounced m-AHS-ah, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Masa include Mason, Masyn, Masha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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