A burden or oracle
In Hebrew, the name is derived from a word meaning 'burden' or 'uplifting,' often used in the context of a prophetic utterance or oracle. It appears in the Old Testament as a son of Ishmael and a tribal leader. In some West African cultures, particularly in Liberia and Sierra Leone, it is also used as a feminine name meaning 'the great' or 'the ruler.'
Less common today
Massa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,284 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A son of Ishmael mentioned in the Book of Genesis
Gambian politician and leader of the GDC party
