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Tane
OriginMaori, Tahitian
Meaning"man, male"
About Tane
In Maori mythology Tāne (also called Tāne Mahuta) was the god of forests and birds, son of the sky god Rangi and the earth goddess Papa. Tāne was the one who pushed his powerful parents apart to create the land and sky.
In Tahiti, Tane is the god of peace and beauty, making this a name with multiple wonderful legendary associations.
Pronounced TAH-nee.
As of October 2026, Tane ranked #13977 in US births in 2012 SSA, peaked at #9774 in 1999.
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