Masa

Pronunciation: [ m-AHS-ah ]

Girl Name #2,974 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

Elegant Japanese simplicity meaning grace

Japanese East Asian

Minimalist Elegant Unique

Meaning & Origin

"justice, correctness"

Origin: Japanese

Language: Japanese

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.

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

Japanese Masa

Famous People Named Masa

Masayoshi Son

Business

1957

Japanese technology entrepreneur and founder of SoftBank, known as Masa, one of Asia's most influential investors

Quick Facts

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

Alternative Spellings

Mason #3124 Masyn #4252 Masha #4393

Pairs Well With

Masa Yuki Masa Hana Masa Rose Masa Grace Masa Ai Masa Luna Masa Nori

Sibling Names

Haru Kana Ren Yuki Sora Noa

Also a Boy Name

Masa is also used as a boy name, ranked #15585.

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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.

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.