Masahiko

Masahiko is a masculine given name of Japanese origin. It is composed of kanji or kana, with its exact meaning varying by the characters chosen. The most common suffix hiko means "boy" or "prince," while the first element can carry meanings such as "true," "righteous," "prosperous," or "elegant." Thus, Masahiko can convey ideas like "true prince," "righteous boy," or "prosperous boy" depending on the kanji used.

In modern usage, Masahiko is a traditional but still encountered given name in Japan. It is almost always written in kanji, but can also appear in kana. The name is used for males and is romanized as Masahiko in the Hepburn system; alternative spellings exist but are uncommon.

Notable people bearing the name include Masahiko Kondō (近藤真彦), a Japanese singer and actor, and Masahiko Tsugawa (津川雅彦), a Japanese actor and film director. These figures illustrate the name’s presence in Japanese popular culture and media. The name also appears across other fields such as sports and arts, reflecting its broad historical usage in Japan.