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Masoka

♀ Girl

Pronounced mah-SOH-kah /mɑːˈsoʊ.kə/Medium

Meaning: A name found in African (Malawi/Zambia, from Chichewa/Tumbuka roots, linked to 'gift; thanks') and in Japanese use; its meaning depends on the source. Routes uncertain, which we note; romanized here.Low

In 30 seconds: A cross-cultural name: Masoka appears in African and Japanese use, likely 'gift; thanks' (said 'mah-SOH-kah'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAfrican, Japanese
MeaningA name found in African (Malawi/Zambia, from Chichewa/Tumbuka roots, linked to 'gift; thanks') and in Japanese use; its meaning depends on the source. Routes uncertain, which we note; romanized here.
U.S. rank (2024)#12941 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Masoka is found in African use (Chichewa/Tumbuka, linked to 'gift; thanks') and in Japanese naming, its sense depending on origin. It reads warm and flowing; the routes are uncertain, which we note, and we romanize it (said 'mah-SOH-kah').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, warm, and cross-cultural.

Did you know? Masoka turns up in both African (Malawi/Zambia, tied to 'gift; thanks') and Japanese naming — its meaning shifts with the source. A warm, cross-cultural name whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'mah-SOH-kah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Masoka — African/Japanese; routes uncertain; romanized

Variations

MasookaMasocaMasokha

Nicknames

MasaSoka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Masoka mean?

Masoka appears in African (linked to 'gift; thanks') and Japanese use; its meaning depends on the source, and its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Masoka?

It's said mah-SOH-kah /mɑːˈsoʊ.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Masoka a boy or girl name?

Masoka is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Masoka?

Masoka is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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