Name meaning
Tāne
means “man; the god of forests”
- Origin
- Māori
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- New Zealand, Māori
- Spellings
- Tāne · Tane
- Say it
- TAH-neh
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Tāne is the Māori god of forests and birds, who pushed apart his parents, the sky and the earth, to let light into the world. In Māori, tāne also means man.
Roots
From Māori tāne (man).
Where it is used
Tāne Mahuta is the great kauri tree named after him.
Tāne name FAQ
What does the name Tāne mean?
Tāne means “man; the god of forests”. From Māori tāne (man).
Where does the name Tāne come from?
Tāne is of Māori origin. Today it is used in New Zealand, Māori families.
How do you pronounce Tāne?
Tāne is usually pronounced TAH-neh.
Is Tāne a boy's or a girl's name?
Tāne is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Tāne?
Related spellings and forms include Tane.
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Sources
Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words.