Meaning & History
Latinized form of Berber Masensen meaning "their lord" [1] . This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Berber chieftain. He became the first king of Numidia after allying himself with the Roman Republic against Carthage.
Related Names
VariantMasensen (Ancient Berber)
Sources & References
- Haddadou, M. A. Recueil de Prenoms Amazighs. Algiers, 2003.
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Entry updated May 26, 2026