Masato
Meaning of Masato
Masato is a charming and strong name for a baby boy. It originates from Japan and carries a beautiful meaning of "righteous person" or "genuine person." In Japanese, it is pronounced as mah-SAH-toh (/maˈsato/). Masato is also closely related to the variation Masaru.
Although not among the most popular names in the United States, Masato has been steadily growing in popularity over the years. In recent data, it was given to 5 newborn boys in 2020, with rankings ranging from 11,995 in that year to as high as 1,205 back in 1913.
Masato's association with righteousness and genuineness makes it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that reflects positive qualities. Its Japanese origin adds an international flair and cultural richness to this unique name option.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as mah-SAH-toh (/maˈsato/)
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Notable People Named Masato
| Masato Tanaka is a Japanese professional wrestler and ten-time world champion known for his success in Japan and the United States. |
| Masato Morishita is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. |
| Masato Kawabata is a Japanese professional drifting driver competing for Team TOYO TIRES DRIFT in the D1 Grand Prix. |
| Masato Nakamura is a Japanese musician known for the band Dreams Come True and his music for the first two Sonic the Hedgehog games. |
| Masato Sakai is a Japanese swimmer who won silver in the 200 meter butterfly at the 2016 Olympics. |
| Masato Naito is a retired Japanese hurdler and former national record holder in the 110 and 60 metres hurdles. |
| Masato Shimon is a retired Japanese singer known for anime theme songs and the record-breaking hit Oyoge Taiyaki-kun. |
| Masato Hirano is a former Japanese swimmer who placed sixth in the 1500 metres freestyle at the 1996 Summer Olympics. |
| Masato Nakamura is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. |
