Masa: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ahs-ah
Origin: Japan
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, East Asia, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Month

Masa is a name with diverse origins and meanings. In Japanese culture, It means "month" or "season, " reflecting the cyclical nature of life. It is primarily a unisex name, though more common, and is often used as a nickname or shortened form of longer names like Masao or Masako. The name has a simple, elegant sound and is associated with nature and time. Over time, Masa has evolved in usage, with its popularity fluctuating in Japan and its adoption in other cultures, such as Arabic-speaking regions where It means "True Sand; Good and. " The name's importance lies in its cultural significance, symbolizing the passage of time and the beauty of nature.

Masa Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Masa is currently #8991 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Masa is currently #5079 on Kiindred Girl Names

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