Masay

Masay is a masculine given name of Japanese origin. In Japanese naming practice, the meaning of the name can vary because it is written with different kanji combinations. As a result, there is no single universal meaning for Masay; the interpretation depends on the chosen characters.

Masay commonly appears as a shortened or informal form of longer given names that begin with the syllable "Masa," such as Masaya, Masayuki, or Masayoshi. In everyday usage, especially in informal speech or in romanized contexts, Masay may function as a nickname or familiar form rather than an official given name.

The name does not have a widely documented set of famous individuals who bear Masay as a standalone given name in major reference sources. When it does appear in contemporary or historical records, it is typically associated with longer formal names or used in fictional works as a character name. As with many Japanese names, the choice of kanji can subtly influence perceived tone—ranging from associations with sincerity or prosperity to other qualities—though no single standard meaning applies to all uses.

Related or variant names include Masaya, Masayuki, and Masayoshi, which share the same initial element but differ in length and meaning. Outside Japanese contexts, Masay is not a common surname and is primarily recognized as a given-name form in discussions of Japanese names.