Masahiko
Meaningoften just prince · Japanese
Masahiko is a Japanese boy name often meaning “just prince”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Masahiko has the name Asa hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Masahiko would score 17 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Masahiko
Masahiko is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often just prince”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Masahiko at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Masahiko
What does the name Masahiko mean?
Masahiko means “often just prince” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Amir (“prince, commander”), Prince (“prince”), Emir (“commander, prince”) and Princeton (“prince's town”).
What is the origin of the name Masahiko?
Masahiko is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Masahiko a boy or girl name?
Masahiko is a boy name.
What names are similar to Masahiko?
If you like Masahiko, you might also like Amir, Prince, Emir and Princeton.
What should I know before naming my baby Masahiko?
Masahiko is a Japanese boy name often meaning “just prince”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.