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MasonChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Stoneworker

Pronunciation: MAR-son

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Name
Mason
Meaning
Stoneworker
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
MAR-son
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Mason mean?

Mason is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Stoneworker". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: MAR-son. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

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Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

MAR-son

IPA

/ˈmæsən/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Mason is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Stoneworker. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

BlueGrey

Lucky Stone

Lapis Lazuli

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: Those with a Life Path 5 have a strong sense of adventure and freedom.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateLoyalD = DevotedS = Spiritual

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes strength, endurance, and craftsmanship.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Mason" carries a rich cultural heritage from its origins in medieval England. Once a designation for highly skilled stonecutters and builders, it has since evolved into a surname, and later, a fraternal organization. As a modern surname, "Mason" is now enjoyed as a strong and enduring name, sharing associations with craftsmanship, creativity, and a proud connection to history.
Metaphysically, "Mason" can evoke visions of transforming raw material - the stone - into something magnificent and enduring. Symbolically, it can represent building a foundation, one layer, one brick, or stone at a time, and contributing to the construction of a greater whole. The spiritual significance of the name can also reflect the journey of self-discovery and personal growth, as chiseled and molded like the stones a mason once worked on.

Historical Usage

Historical References

The term 'Mason' is derived from the English word 'masoun', which means a worker in stone. The earliest known use of the term in relation to a fraternal organization is in a reference to 'a secret mason' in the trial records of a Scottish man in 1390.

Late 14th century

The Freemasons, also known as Masons, were formally recognized as a fraternal organization in England in 1634 when King Charles I granted them a charter.

Early 17th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Mason DisickMason CookMason Reese

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Mason

name derived from occupation, signifies strength and stability

🇮🇱Hebrew

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🇬🇷Greek

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🇮🇹Latin

Mason

petrae lapidem significans

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Connected entities and semantic relationships

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Religion
ChristianityMonotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the Bible and teachings of Jesus
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Language
HebrewSemitic language of the Jewish people and the Bible
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Language
GreekHellenic language of ancient Greece and the New Testament
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Language
LatinClassical language of ancient Rome and the Roman Catholic Church
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EnglishGermanic language originating in England, now global lingua franca
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Biblical
BibleThe sacred scripture of Christianity
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Culture
Christian CultureThe cultural traditions of Christian societies worldwide
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