Masahiro
/M-AA-S-AA-HH-IY-R-OW/
Righteous and broad-minded — combining masa (correct/righteous) with hiro (broad). Moral clarity with open-mindedness.
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Yes — Masahiro is a Shinto boy name of Japanese origin, meaning “Righteous and broad-minded — combining masa (correct/righteous) with hiro (broad). Moral clarity with open-mindedness.”. It also appears in Buddhist tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Masahiro is a boy's name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Shinto families. The name means "Righteous and broad-minded — combining masa (correct/righteous) with hiro (broad). Moral clarity with open-mindedness." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Beyond its Shinto heritage, Masahiro is also used in Buddhist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Japanese families, Masahiro carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Masahiro's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Masahiro opens with “Ma.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Masahiro aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Masahiro's birth-star reading →What does Masahiro's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Masahiro resonates in either tradition.
Masahiro's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Masahiro's full reading →
Does Masahiro go with your family's names?
Masahiro breaks into 8 sounds: /M-AA-S-AA-HH-IY-R-OW/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Masahiro sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Masahiro beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Masahiro — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Masahiro
If Masahiro resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Shinto boy names, common in Japanese families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Shinto boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Shinto boy names that open with the same syllables as Masahiro
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Common questions about Masahiro
What does the name Masahiro mean?
Masahiro means "Righteous and broad-minded — combining masa (correct/righteous) with hiro (broad). Moral clarity with open-mindedness.." It is a boy name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Shinto families.
Is Masahiro a boy or girl name?
Masahiro is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Masahiro?
Masahiro is of Japanese origin, used in Shinto, Buddhist traditions, commonly among Japanese families.
Is Masahiro a Shinto name?
Yes. Masahiro is a boy name traditionally used in Shinto families, of Japanese origin. It also appears in Buddhist tradition.
What does Masahiro mean in Japanese?
Masahiro originates from Japanese, where it means "Righteous and broad-minded — combining masa (correct/righteous) with hiro (broad). Moral clarity with open-mindedness.."
What are common nicknames for Masahiro?
Common short forms of Masahiro include Masa, Masi.
What is the numerology of Masahiro?
Masahiro has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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