Masato is a boy baby name of Japan origin. The recorded meaning is "Righteous person". Use this page to review the meaning, origin, popularity signal, related names, and decision tools before adding it to a shortlist.
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Righteous person
This is the recorded meaning currently available for Masato.
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2002
10 babies
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Beautiful helpful child
Shares Japan origin and gives you another real name to test as a middle.
girl
Lily child, pure child
Shares Japan origin and gives you another real name to test as a middle.
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Sun, light,name:
Shares Japan origin and gives you another real name to test as a middle.
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helper, assistant
Shares Japan origin and gives you another real name to test as a middle.
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Fragrance
Shares Japan origin and gives you another real name to test as a middle.
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courage, bravery, gentleness
Shares Japan origin and gives you another real name to test as a middle.
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Truth, fruit
Shares Japan origin with Masato.
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Righteous, honest valley or field
Shares Japan origin with Masato.
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True moon
Shares Japan origin with Masato.
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Righteous aspiration
Shares Japan origin with Masato.
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Japanese name meaning correct and prince
Shares Japan origin with Masato.
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Righteous, honest warrior of noble spirit
Shares Japan origin with Masato.
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helper, assistant
Shares Japan origin with Masato.
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Gentle person
Shares Japan origin with Masato.
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Truth, fruit
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
boy
Righteous, honest valley or field
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
boy
True moon
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
boy
Righteous aspiration
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
boy
Japanese name meaning correct and prince
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
boy
Righteous, honest warrior of noble spirit
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
boy
helper, assistant
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
boy
Gentle person
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
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Masato is recorded with the meaning "Righteous person" and Japan origin.
Masato is listed as a boy name of Japan origin. Use the related names and collection links on this page to compare it with names from the same background when a relevant collection exists.
The popularity section on this page uses U.S. Social Security Administration baby-name data when records are available. Use it as one signal alongside meaning, origin, sound, and family fit.
Names like Masato usually share some combination of origin, rhythm, gender style, or popularity feel. The related-name sections on this page use names from the database instead of invented suggestions.