LATIN DICTIONARYLexicon Latīnum
proper noun · masculinethird declension

Masō

Masō m sg (genitive Masōnis)
Classical[ˈma.soː]Ecclesiastical[ˈmaː.s̬o]

Meaning

  1. A Roman cognomen — famously held by
  2. Gaius Papirius Maso, a Roman consul

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativeMasō—
genitiveMasōnis—
dativeMasōnī—
accusativeMasōnem—
ablativeMasōne—
vocativeMasō—

Maso and Masso, ōnis, m.,
I. a surname in the gens Papiria; e. g. C. Papirius Maso (Masso), Plin. 15, 29, 38, § 126; Fast. Capitol. ad a. 523; Cic. Balb. 23, 53.

Origins

From Etruscan 𐌌𐌀𐌔𐌖 (Masu).

In the Academy Smith's classical dictionaries

Biography & mythologyMasoMaso. 2. C. Papirius Maso, C. F. L. N., consul with M. Pomponius Matho in B. C. 231, carried on war against the Corsicans, whom he subdued, though not…

Quick answers

What does Masō mean in Latin?
Masō, a proper noun, means “A Roman cognomen — famously held by”.
What is the genitive of Masō?
The genitive singular is Masōnis. Masō is masculine, third declension.
How do you pronounce Masō?
In classical Latin, [ˈma.soː]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈmaː.s̬o].