Masanori is a Japanese given name for males. It originates from the combination of two Kanji characters: "masa" (真) and "nori" (則). The character "masa" means "true, genuine, or real," while "nori" signifies "rule, principle, or standard." Therefore, Masanori translates to "genuine principle" or "true rule."
The name Masanori has a rich history in Japan. One of the most notable figures with this name is Matsumae Masanori (松前 正直), who lived during the late Edo period and early Meiji era. He was a daimyo, a powerful territorial lord, known for his role in opening up relations between Japan and the Western world. Masanori's decision to submit directly to the Tokugawa shogunate demonstrated his political acumen and paved the way for improved trade ties with foreign countries.
In popular culture, Masanori has been used as a character name in various Japanese movies, anime series, and video games. This further contributes to the familiarity of this name among Japanese audiences and beyond. Overall, Masanori is a strong, meaningful name that embodies principles and authenticity.
The statistics provided show the annual births of the name Masanori in the United States between 1916 and 1930. During this period, there was a total of 60 babies named Masanori born in the U.S. The most popular years for this name were 1923 with 7 births and 1925 with 6 births. On average, about 4 babies were named Masanori each year during this time period. This data demonstrates that while not extremely common, the name Masanori was used consistently throughout these decades in the United States.