Tane
man; god of forests and birds
GenderBoyOriginMaoriSay itTAH-nehPopularityOccasionally seen in NZ, rare in US/UK
Pronounced TAH-neh
About the name Tane
Tane honors Tane Mahuta, the great atua (god) of the forest in Maori mythology. It's a name rooted deeply in nature and creation stories.
Grounded, strong, and connected to the natural world.
Fun fact
Tane Mahuta is also the name of New Zealand's largest known kauri tree.
Nicknames for Tane
Tan
Variations
Taane
Famous people named Tane
- Tane Mahuta (named forest giant tree, not a person, cultural reference)