Muso
Muso is a Buddhist boy name of Japanese origin, meaning “Dream window”.
| Meaning | Dream window |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Written as | 夢窓 |
| Pronunciation | MOO-soh |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Japan |
Meaning and origin of Muso
Muso, properly Musō, is the dharma name of Musō Soseki (1275 to 1351), a Rinzai Zen monk, poet and garden designer. The characters 夢窓 mean 'dream' and 'window'. He is credited with the gardens of temples such as Saihō-ji, the moss temple, and Tenryū-ji in Kyoto. The name is rarely given to children; it is known mainly through him.
Is Muso a Buddhist name?
Muso is a Buddhist name linked to the Zen master Musō Soseki, honoured as a teacher of emperors and a shaper of Japanese Zen gardens.
How popular is Muso?
Very rare as a given name.
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Spellings and variants of Muso
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muso mean?
Muso means 'Dream window'. It is of Japanese origin.
Is Muso a Buddhist name?
Muso is a Buddhist name linked to the Zen master Musō Soseki, honoured as a teacher of emperors and a shaper of Japanese Zen gardens.
How do you pronounce Muso?
Muso is pronounced MOO-soh.
Is Muso a boy or girl name?
Muso is usually a boy name.