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Tane

OriginMaori, Tahitian
Meaning"man, male"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked

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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 in US births in 2004 SSA, peaked at #2421 in 1963.

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    Finnish film director

  • Tane Mahuta LewisBoy

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

  • Tiki TaaneBoy

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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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