Masako
MAH-sah-koh
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
821
Peak Year
#58 in 1921
First Recorded
1909
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Masako is a feminine Japanese name. Common meanings include 'elegance' (masa) and 'child' (ko), or 'correct/proper' (masa) and 'child' (ko).
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Masako Owada
Empress of Japan, wife of Emperor Naruhito.
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