Masami
Meaning of Masami
Pronounced mah-sah-mee, Masami pirouettes off the tongue like a flamenco swirl at dawn, fusing Japanese elegance with vibrant Latin zest. This masculine gem—etched in kanji as 真 (ma, “truth”) and 美 (mi, “beauty”)—weaves sincerity and grace into each syllable. In early 20th-century Hawaii, Masami warmed the islands’ heart strings, peaking at No. 24 between 1914 and 1933 among newborn boys of Japanese descent, its gentle power echoing through ukulele chords and trade winds. Today, it sparkles with cross-cultural flair: both fiery as salsa picante and serene as a Kyoto garden bathed in moonlight, making it an irresistible pick for parents craving a name rich in passion and poise.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as mah-sah-mee (/maːsaːmi/)
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Notable People Named Masami
| Masami Kurumada is a Japanese manga artist and writer known for action-packed stories featuring handsome young heroes and magical boys. |
| Masami Nagasawa is an award-winning Japanese actress known for her prolific film career and blockbuster roles. |
| Masami Okui is a Japanese singer and songwriter best known for her anime theme songs, including those for Slayers and Revolutionary Girl Utena. |
| Masami Horikoshi is a former Japanese rugby scrum-half who now coaches Rissho University RFC. |
| Masami Ōbari - Masami Obari is a Japanese anime director and designer known for his mecha and character designs. |
| Masami Chinen was an Okinawan martial arts master who founded Yamani ryu and taught bojutsu at his home in Shuri. |
| Masami Tsuda is a Japanese manga artist best known for Kare Kano: His and Her Circumstances. |
| Masami Suzuki is a Japanese actress and singer known for voicing Kaihime in the Samurai Warriors and Warriors Orochi video game series. |
| Masami Yuki, born Shuji Sato, is a Japanese manga artist. |
| Masami Tanaka is a former Japanese breaststroke swimmer who won a bronze medal in the medley relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. |
| Masami Tachikawa is a Japanese basketball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics. |
| Masami Miyamoto is a Japanese diver who competed in two events at the 1952 Summer Olympics. |
