Masako
Meaning of Masako
Masako has a gentle melody that dances off the tongue like sunbeams at dawn. Originating in Japan and pronounced mah-sah-koh, it often carries the graceful meaning “elegant child.” In early 20th-century Hawaii, Masako warmed baby-name charts with its island charm, proof of its enduring appeal across seas. This name invites visions of a spirited niña with alma llena de luz, ready to write her own beautiful story—and maybe outshine everyone at karaoke night. It’s a choice that blends tradition and hope, with just enough sparkle to inspire every step she takes.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as mah-sah-koh (/maːsäko̞/)
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Notable People Named Masako
| Masako Katsura was a pioneering Japanese billiards player who became the first woman to compete among the sport's top professionals. |
| Masako Nozawa is a Japanese actress best known for voicing Son Goku in the Dragon Ball series. |
| Masako Mori is a Japanese politician and lawyer who served as Minister of Justice from 2019 to 2020. |
| Masako Ikeda was a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator from Tokyo. |
| Masako Natsume was a Japanese actress best known worldwide for playing Tripitaka in the cult classic TV series Monkey. |
| Masako Shirasu was a Japanese author and fine art collector who became the first woman to perform in Noh theater in 1924. |
| Masako Hayashi was a Japanese architect and the first woman to win the Architectural Institute of Japan Award. |
| Masako Mori is the pen name of Japanese author Masako Fukae, known for mystery, horror and historical novels. |
| Masako Doi is a Japanese judoka who won gold at the 2018 Osaka Grand Slam and silver at the 2022 Paris Grand Slam. |
| Masako Sato is a Japanese field hockey player who represented Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
| Masako Watanabe is a Japanese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics. |
