Masaru as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Masaru

What is the meaning of the name Masaru ?

The baby name Masaru is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese IPA: /ma.sa.ɾu/ — phonetic: mah-sah-roo.

Masaru is Japanese in Origin.

Masaru is a Japanese masculine given name whose meaning depends on the kanji selected. It echoes the native verb masaru (to excel/surpass) and is commonly written as 勝 (victory), 優 (excellence; kindness), 大 (great; big), or 昌 (prosperity), among other choices; it can also be rendered purely in kana as まさる or マサル.

Used throughout the 20th century, Masaru was especially common in the postwar decades and remains familiar in Japan and Japanese diaspora communities. Notable bearers include Sony co-founder Masaru Ibuka and film composer Masaru Sato. Variants are primarily orthographic, with different kanji combinations shaping nuance rather than pronunciation, while the everyday nickname Masa is widespread. Related names that share the Masa- element include Masato, Masashi, and Masahiro, though their meanings vary with their characters. Overall, Masaru conveys a bright, forward-leaning sense of achievement and capability.