むさし
ムサシ
Musashi: Japanese Name Meaning
Meaning: Warrior of the Hidden Fortress
mu
brave, military
sashi
hidden, storehouse
Shorter entry
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All Readings
Kanji
武蔵
Hiragana
むさし
Katakana
ムサシ
Romaji
Musashi
Cultural Significance
Miyamoto Musashi was Japan's greatest swordsman, author of The Book of Five Rings. This name carries the weight of legendary martial mastery and philosophical depth.
Kanji Character Details
Character 1: 武
読み: muMeaning: brave, military
In 武蔵, this character brings the sense of “brave, military” into the name’s overall meaning.
Character 2: 蔵
読み: sashiMeaning: hidden, storehouse
Read within 武蔵, it supplies the idea of “hidden, storehouse” that shapes how the name is understood.
Gender Usage
5%
Female usage
95%
Male usage
Male
Typical classification
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Writing Variants
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