Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Masaaki

      Origin

      Japanese

      Meaning

      Brilliant Light, Prosper, Clear

      Variations

      Masaki, Malakai, Masashi
      The name Masaaki finds its roots in the Japanese language, stemming from the combination of two kanji characters: ma meaning brilliant or clear and aaki meaning light or prosper. Thus, Masaaki can be interpreted as Brilliant Light, Prosper, or Clear. This name holds significant cultural significance in Japan and is commonly bestowed upon boys at birth.

      Throughout history, the name Masaaki has been used to convey certain traits or aspirations. The concept of brilliance has been associated with intelligence, talent, and exceptional abilities, while clarity represents a focus on truth, transparency, and integrity. Consequently, individuals bearing the name Masaaki have been admired and revered for their remarkable qualities, both in ancient and modern times.

      Today, the name Masaaki continues to be well-regarded and widely used in Japan. It is often given to inspire the next generation with the hope of a prosperous, successful, and accomplished life. The name's association with brilliance and light serves as a testament to the desire for illumination and enlightenment in one's journey. Whether in business, academia, or various other fields, Masaakis aim to illuminate the world with their talents and make a significant impact on society. Thus, the name Masaaki persists as a timeless symbol of aspiration and accomplishment in Japanese culture.

      Based on our records...

      Nakagawa

      Nakagawa

      This is the most common surname associated with Masaaki.
      Misao

      Misao

      This is the most common name of those married to a Masaaki.
      Richard

      Richard

      This is the most common name for a child of a Masaaki.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1899 is when there were the most people born with the first name Masaaki.

      Explore the origins of another name.