Masashi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Masashi

What is the meaning of the name Masashi ?

The baby name Masashi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ma.sa.ɕi/ (mah-SAH-shee).

Masashi is Japanese in Origin.

Masashi is a Japanese masculine given name, pronounced MAH-sah-shee. Its meaning depends on the kanji chosen, typically combining masa (“upright/correct,” “government,” “true,” “elegant,” or “prosperous”) with shi (“will/aspiration,” “to administer,” or “history”). Common spellings include 正志, 政志, 雅志, 真司, 将司, 昌司, 正司, and 真志, yielding senses such as “righteous will,” “true administrator,” or “elegant ambition.” It can also be written purely phonetically as まさし or マサシ.

Used widely in Japan through the 20th century and into the Heisei era, the name feels classic today while remaining familiar. Notable bearers include manga artist Masashi Kishimoto, composer Masashi Hamauzu, footballer Masashi Nakayama, and singer-songwriter Masashi Sada. Romanization typically follows Hepburn (Masashi), though Kunrei/Nihon-shiki may render it Masasi. Variants and related names sharing the masa element include Masayoshi, Masato, and Masaki; the affectionate nickname Masa is common.