Masanori
Japanese · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Masanori
Masanori (正則) is a Japanese given name composed of the kanji 正 (masa, meaning "correct" or "righteous") and 則 (nori, meaning "rule" or "law"), literally translating to "correct rule" or "righteous principle." The name is primarily used in Japan and carries historical significance as it was borne by several feudal lords and samurai during the Edo period, reflecting values of proper conduct and governance in Japanese culture.
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Etymology
Masanori (正則) is a Japanese given name composed of the kanji 正 (masa, meaning "correct" or "righteous") and 則 (nori, meaning "rule" or "law"), literally translating to "correct rule" or "righteous principle." The name is primarily used in Japan and carries historical significance as it was borne by several feudal lords and samurai during the Edo period, reflecting values of proper conduct and governance in Japanese culture.
Masanori currently ranks #4,353 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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