What origin is the name Masa?

Masa comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Masa?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Masa — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Masa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Masa

Masa

Girl

Japanese

2 syllables

Masa is a Japanese girl's name meaning "Straight forward.".

Parents who choose Masa pick a girl name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "Straight forward.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Straight forward.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Masa

What does Masa mean?

Masa is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning "Straight forward.".

How popular is Masa?

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