Masako
Masako is a girls' name of Japanese origin meaning “elegant child, child of propriety.” Masako pairs 'masa' (elegant/correct/just) with 'ko' (child), embodying refined grace.
how do you pronounce Masako?
mah-SAH-koh
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what does Masako mean?
The name Masako means “elegant child, child of propriety.” It comes from the Japanese language tradition.
Masako pairs 'masa' (elegant/correct/just) with 'ko' (child), embodying refined grace. The name carries imperial associations through Empress Masako of Japan, who has brought global attention to the name and to conversations about duty and personal identity.
where does the name Masako come from?
The only source retrieved for Masako is a Wikipedia list of notable Japanese women who share the name, including Empress Masako and Princess Masako, but it gives no breakdown of the name's components, so the "masa" (elegant/correct) plus "ko" (child) gloss given elsewhere is not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Masako
That list documents the name's long-standing use among Japanese women across many generations and fields, including an empress, athletes, and artists, but says nothing about its origin or history as a naming pattern.
who are famous people named Masako?
- Empress Masako (Empress consort of Japan)
- Masako Nozawa (legendary Japanese voice actress, voice of Goku)
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what names go well with Masako?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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