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Tane

OriginMaori, Tahitian
Meaning"man, male"
GenderBoy & girl
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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.

Tane is also given to girls.

Pronounced TAH-nee.

As of October 2026, Tane ranked #18537 for girls in US births in 2004 and #13977 for boys in US births in 2012 SSA, peaked at #2421 for girls in 1963 and #9774 for boys in 1999.

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  • Tane Aleksanteri ”Aleksi” MäkeläBoy

    Finnish film director

  • Tane Mahuta LewisBoy

    son of Lady Davina Lewis; granddaughter of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester

  • Tiki TaaneBoy

    New Zealand male musician

Tane in pop culture

  • Tane WilsonBoy

    a character from Australian TV show Silversun

  • TaneBoy

    a minor character in the New Zealand film "Boy"

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