Masako

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Masako has different meanings depending on the kanji used to write it. The most common meanings are "elegant" (雅子), "just" (正子), and "smiling child" (昌子).
Scripts(How to write)
etc.(Japanese Kanji)
まさこ(Japanese Hiragana)
正子,
雅子,
Popularity
Masako is not a very common name outside of Japan. It is most popular in Japan itself, where it is ranked as the 15th most popular girls' name.

cartoon of the name Masako
Cartoon of Masako

Masako Name meanings & History

The name Masako has different meanings depending on the kanji used to write it. The most common meanings are "elegant" (雅子), "just" (正子), and "smiling child" (昌子). From Japanese 雅 (masa) meaning "elegant, graceful" or 正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Masako (1963-) is the current empress consort of Japan. This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji.

Zodiac Sign of Masako: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Masako:

M: Memory,Mommy,Mushy,Mother,Memorabilia,Maternal,Manipulative

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action

S: Sensuality,Security,Solidity,Sex,Social Standing,Success,Status

K: Karma,Kundalini,Karate,Kind

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized

Masako is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Serious name
  • a Urban name

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