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Masa

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Masa: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2025.

Masa is a name with multiple origins, most commonly found as a Japanese masculine name where it can mean "truth" or "elegance" depending on the kanji characters used. It also appears as a short form of longer Slavic names like Tomislav or Miroslav, where "masa" relates to "fame" or "glory." In Arabic, Masa can mean "diamond" or "evening breeze." A notable bearer is Masa Niikura, a Japanese footballer who played for clubs including Celtic in the 1990s, bringing the name to Scottish attention. The name shares its root with the Japanese city of Masuda, though no direct place connection exists in Scotland. As a unisex name in some cultures, Masa offers a short, punchy option that travels well across languages, though it remains rare in Scottish birth records.