What origin is the name Masashige?

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

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Masashige — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Masashige

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Masashige

Masashige

Boy

Japanese

4 syllables

Masashige (正重) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Combines Japanese roots for righteous and important. A masculine name suggesting a person who holds serious moral weight.".

Masashige is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Combines Japanese roots for righteous and important. A masculine name suggesting a person who holds serious moral weight.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Native script: 正重
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Combines Japanese roots for righteous and important. A masculine name suggesting a person who holds serious moral weight.

Popularity

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

Written as 正重

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What does Masashige mean?

Masashige is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Combines Japanese roots for righteous and important. A masculine name suggesting a person who holds serious moral weight.".

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Sister names that go with Masashige

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Masashige.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Masashige means "Combines Japanese roots for righteous and important. A masculine name suggesting a person who holds serious moral weight." — these names share that spirit.

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Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
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Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
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