Masataka as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Masataka

What is the meaning of the name Masataka ?

The baby name Masataka is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced まさたか (Ma-sa-ta-ka), IPA: /ma.sa.ta.ka/.

Masataka is Japanese in Origin.

Masataka is a Japanese masculine given name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen. Common spellings include 政孝 (“govern/politics” + “filial piety”), 正孝 (“upright/correct” + “filial piety”), 正隆 (“upright/correct” + “prosperity”), 昌隆 (“flourishing” + “prosperity”), 将隆 (“commander” + “prosperity”), 雅隆 (“elegant” + “prosperity”), and 真隆 (“true” + “prosperity”). The first element Masa may be written 政, 正, 雅, 昌, 真, or 将; the second, Taka, often appears as 孝, 隆, 高, 敬, 崇, or 貴, yielding nuances such as “upright prosperity,” “elegant nobility,” or “true filial devotion.” Kana forms: まさたか/マサタカ; common short form: Masa.

The name saw steady use from the late Meiji through the Shōwa era and remains a classic choice in Japan. Notable bearers include whisky pioneer Masataka Taketsuru (竹鶴 政孝), music producer Masataka Matsutoya (松任谷 正隆), and actor Masataka Kubota (窪田 正孝). Related “Masa-” names include Masayuki and Masahiro.