All names A–Z

Masaru

mah-SAH-roo3 syllables
Not yet rated

Japanese name meaning 'to excel' or 'to become proficient'. (Modern)

What does Masaru mean?

Modern: Japanese name meaning 'to excel' or 'to become proficient'.. Masaru is a Japanese name that means 'to excel' or 'to become proficient'.

Is Masaru a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Masaru in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Masaru in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Masaru suit?

Modern
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Masaru

As the newcomer Masaru settles in for nap time, the other dogs whisper, "With a name like that, he better excel at snoozing! Let’s see if he’s a pro or just paws-ing for the end of his dreams!"

Like Masaru? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.