Masa Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAH-sah / ˈmɑːsɑː

Japanese; Arabic

Meaning

Japanese: 'increase'; Arabic: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japanese culture, the name Masa can be associated with various kanji characters, each imparting different meanings. It is often used as a given name for boys and can signify positive attributes such as growth or increase. In Arabic contexts, it is sometimes used as a name that conveys the idea of a gift or blessing. The name has been used in various cultural settings, reflecting diverse meanings and significance.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Masahiro
  • Masaki

International Variants

  • Masa (Japanese)
  • Masa (Arabic)

Famous people named Masa

Fictional characters named Masa

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Masa was first seen in the United States in 1919. Masa has ranked as high as #1345 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Masa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Masa

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19195
20107