Masao
Meaning of Masao
Masao is a traditional Japanese name for boys. Derived from the Japanese words "ma" meaning "true" and "sao" meaning "man," Masao embodies qualities such as honesty, sincerity, and integrity. In Japanese, it is pronounced as mah-SAH-oh (/maˈsaʊ/). The name has a strong cultural significance in Japan and is often associated with strength and noble character. It has also gained some popularity outside of Japan, including in Hawaii where it has been given to several newborn boys over the years. Masao is a timeless name that carries a sense of honor and authenticity.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as mah-SAH-oh (/maˈsaʊ/)
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Notable People Named Masao
| Masao Abe was a prominent Japanese Buddhist philosopher and religious studies scholar known for his work in comparative religion and Buddhist-Christian interfaith dialogue. |
| Masao Yoshida was a nuclear engineer and plant manager during the Fukushima nuclear disaster. |
| Masao Inoue is a Japanese professional wrestler known for his work with Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling. |
| Masao Kume was a prominent Japanese playwright, novelist, and haiku poet during the late Taisho and early Showa periods. |
| Masao Miyoshi was a renowned scholar of literature and culture, holding the Hajime Mori Endowed Chair in Japanese Language and Literature at the University of California, San Diego. |
| Masao Takenaka was a prominent Japanese theologian known for his extensive teaching career at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan. |
| Masao Miyamoto was a Japanese psychiatrist, cultural critic, and former deputy director for Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. |
| Masao Ito was a renowned Japanese neuroscientist and director of the Riken Brain Science Institute. |
| Masao Haji, also known as Ryūsuke Nomi, was a Japanese political activist, mathematics lecturer, and critic, who held the chair of mathematics at the correspondence-course "Z-kai" and taught at top exam preparation schools. |
| Masao Mukai is a Japanese choir conductor. |
| Masao Nakabori is a renowned Japanese cinematographer, recognized for his work as the director of photography on Koreeda's film Maborosi. |
| Masao Sasakibara was an ace fighter pilot in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II, credited with destroying 12 enemy aircraft and surviving serious injuries during the Guadalcanal Campaign. |
| Masao Kitagawa was a Japanese botanist and pteridologist known for his work at Yokohama National University. |
| Masao Uchibori is the current governor of Fukushima Prefecture in Japan and a former vice-governor. |
| Masao Yoshida was a Japanese sailor who participated in the 5.5 Metre event at the 1964 Summer Olympics. |
