Toshimasa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Toshimasa

What is the meaning of the name Toshimasa ?

The baby name Toshimasa is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced toh-shee-mah-sah (IPA: /toɕimasa/).

Toshimasa is Japanese in Origin.

Toshimasa is a masculine Japanese given name combining toshi (“wise,” “talented,” “agile,” or “benefit,” often 俊, 敏, or 利) with masa (“upright,” “govern,” “prosper,” or “elegant,” typically 正, 政, 昌, or 雅). Common pairings include 俊正 (“talented and upright”), 利政 (“beneficial governance”), 敏雅 (“quick-witted and elegant”), and 俊政 (“talented in government”). As with many Japanese names, meaning varies by kanji choice; it may also be written in kana (としまさ/トシマサ). Nicknames Toshi and Masa are standard.

The name appears in premodern records and is notably associated with the Sengoku-period warlord Saitō Dōsan, whose earlier personal name was Saitō Toshimasa (斎藤利政). Usage feels classic rather than trendy in contemporary Japan, though it remains familiar. Related forms include the element-reversed Masatoshi (e.g., 正俊/政俊), which carries comparable meanings. Romanization follows Hepburn as Toshimasa; Kunrei-shiki renders it Tosimasa. Overall, the name projects intelligence, rectitude, and cultured poise.

⚙ Toshimasa is a rare find. There are only 19 recorded uses of it in our data, from 3 countries.