Masashi Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-sah-shee / mæˈsɑːʃi

Japanese

Meaning

Japanese: 'elegant' or 'refined'

Historical & Cultural Background

Masashi is a common masculine name in Japan. It is often associated with positive traits such as elegance and refinement. The name can be composed of different kanji characters, which can alter its meaning. It has been used in various historical contexts, including literature and arts.

Trend Summary

The name Masashi has seen steady usage in Japan but is less common in the United States.

Similar Names

KazukiToshiroMasatoShinjiYoshikiTakashiRyuji

Variants

  • Masashi
  • Masashii

International Variants

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Famous people named Masashi

Masashi Kishimoto is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the popular series Naruto.

Masashi Sada is a Japanese singer-songwriter known for his contributions to the J-Pop genre.

Masashi Yamamoto is a renowned Japanese actor recognized for his roles in various television dramas.

Masashi Takeda is a Japanese professional wrestler known for his performances in the wrestling circuit.

Fictional characters named Masashi

Masashi from the manga series Naruto is a character known for his unique abilities and contributions to the storyline.

Masashi from the anime series Kuroko's Basketball is depicted as a skilled player with a significant role in the plot.

Sibling Suggestions

HiroshiTakeshiKenjiYukiRyuAkira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Masashi was first seen in the United States in 1913. Masashi has ranked as high as #871 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Hawaii, and California. In the past 5 years the name Masashi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Masashi (1930)

StateBirthsShare
HI 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19135
19158
19166
19178
191810
19195
19209
192113
19226
19237
192413
19265
19277
19285
19299
19307
19865
19898
19915
19955