The baby name Masayoshi is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced MAH-sah-YOH-shee (Japanese IPA: /masajoɕi/).
Masayoshi is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Masayoshi is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced MAH-sah-YOH-shee (Japanese IPA: /masajoɕi/).
Masayoshi is Japanese in Origin.
Masayoshi is a masculine Japanese given name built from masa and yoshi, with meaning determined by kanji. Frequent spellings include 正義 (upright righteousness), 政義 (just governance), 正良 (correct and good), 昌義 (prosperous justice), and 雅義 (elegant rectitude). Masa often means “correct,” “govern,” “prosper,” or “refined,” while yoshi signals “good,” “virtuous,” or “righteous,” yielding an overall sense of integrity and sound judgment.
Attested since the samurai period, Masayoshi appeared among Edo retainers and stayed popular for officials and scholars into Meiji and Taisho, with steady 20th-century use. Notable bearers include Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira and tech founder Masayoshi Son. Romanization is typically Masayoshi (Hepburn); Masayosi appears in Kunrei/Nihon-shiki. Nicknames include Masa and Yoshi. Numerous kanji pairings allow families to customize nuance while preserving the pronunciation.
| Masayoshi Ōhira Masayoshi Ōhira was a prominent Japanese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Japan from 1978 until his death in 1980. He played a key role in shaping Japan's economic policies during a period of rapid growth. His leadership was marked by efforts to improve Japan's international relations and economic stability. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | 0 | #68 | 10 | 4,057 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #166 | 143 | 7,909 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #732 | 8 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
Masayoshi is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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