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Masa

MAH-sah

Masa is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “Masa is a Japanese feminine name. It can have various meanings depending on the kanji used, such as 'true', 'genuine', 'genuine beauty', or 'night'.”. It currently ranks #2995 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2023.

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginJapanese

What Masa Means

Masa is a Japanese feminine name. It can have various meanings depending on the kanji used, such as 'true', 'genuine', 'genuine beauty', or 'night'.

The Story of Masa

This name, whispered in Kyoto gardens, carried the scent of cherry blossoms and the quiet grace of generations, and now it waits for you.

Masa is a Japanese feminine name that can be written with kanji expressing meanings like 'true,' 'genuine,' or 'night.' The character for 'beauty' is often paired with 'genuine' or 'true,' evoking a profound, inherent loveliness. This name has roots in ancient Japanese naming traditions, where meanings were deeply tied to nature and virtue, and has been passed down through families, carrying its elegant connotations across time.

When you first speak 'Masa' aloud, you might feel a sense of profound calm settle over you, like the stillness of a moonlit garden. This is a name that feels inherently honest, a gentle echo of truth. For your daughter, it suggests a spirit that is both deeply kind and remarkably real, a quiet beauty that needs no adornment.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Personality Traits

GracefulSereneElegantKind

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Peak Year

#66 in 2023

Total Births

509

First Recorded

1919

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