What origin is the name Masateru?

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

What are good sister names for Masateru?

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

How is Masateru written in its native script?

Masateru is written まさてる.

Masateru

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Masateru

Masateru

Boy

Japanese

4 syllables

Masateru (まさてる) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Combines Japanese words for righteous and shining. A masculine name denoting a person of clear moral intent and brilliance.".

Parents who choose Masateru pick a boy name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "Combines Japanese words for righteous and shining. A masculine name denoting a person of clear moral intent and brilliance.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Native script: まさてる
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Combines Japanese words for righteous and shining. A masculine name denoting a person of clear moral intent and brilliance.

Popularity

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

Written as まさてる

Quick answers about Masateru

What does Masateru mean?

Masateru is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Combines Japanese words for righteous and shining. A masculine name denoting a person of clear moral intent and brilliance.".

How popular is Masateru?

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Sister names that go with Masateru

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

How to say Masateru

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Masateru.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Masateru

Masateru means "Combines Japanese words for righteous and shining. A masculine name denoting a person of clear moral intent and brilliance." — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
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)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)