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)

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