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Masis

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-SEES /mɑˈsis/Medium

Meaning: Masis is the Armenian name for Mount Ararat, the great twin-peaked mountain that stands as a national and cultural symbol for Armenians. Used as a boy's given name, it carries that mountain and its heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: Masis is the Armenian name for Mount Ararat — a mountain that stands at the heart of Armenian identity (said 'mah-SEES').
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Origin MediumArmenian
MeaningMasis is the Armenian name for Mount Ararat, the great twin-peaked mountain that stands as a national and cultural symbol for Armenians. Used as a boy's given name, it carries that mountain and its heritage.
U.S. rank (2024)#13469
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

In Armenian, Masis names Mount Ararat, the twin-peaked mountain that dominates the horizon and holds a central place in Armenian culture, memory and identity. Carried as a boy's given name, it is a heritage name in the truest sense — a place-name honored with respect (said 'mah-SEES').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Armenian families. Rare, rooted, and mountain-strong.

Did you know? Masis is what Armenians call Mount Ararat, the snow-capped peak visible from Yerevan and long a symbol of the Armenian people — a name with a whole landscape and heritage inside it (said 'mah-SEES').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Masis — Armenian name for Mount Ararat; heritage given name

Variations

MassisMasys

Nicknames

MasMace

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Masis mean?

Masis is the Armenian name for Mount Ararat, the mountain that stands as a symbol of Armenian identity.

How do you pronounce Masis?

It's said mah-SEES /mɑˈsis/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Masis a boy or girl name?

Masis is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Masis?

Masis is a rare name for boys in the U.S., found mainly in Armenian families.

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