Tane

At a Glance

Meaning

In Māori and wider Polynesian mythology, the god of forests and trees (also generically 'man, male' in Māori)

Origin

Māori/Polynesian (mythological name)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

TAH-nehListen

Tane (TAH-neh) comes from Māori and wider Polynesian mythology, where it is the name of the god of forests and trees. In Māori the word is also used generically to mean "man" or "male." It's a short, two-syllable name with an easy, open sound.

Meaning & Origin of Tane

Meaning: In Māori and wider Polynesian mythology, the god of forests and trees (also generically 'man, male' in Māori).

Origin: Māori/Polynesian (mythological name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Tane

Popularity of Tane

In the U.S., Tane peaked in 1963, when it ranked #2421 with 26 babies given the name. By 2012, the latest year in the data, it had slipped to #13977 with just 5 babies, so it remains a rare choice.

Names Like Tane

These names have followed a similar path to Tane in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Thad
• Timmothy
• Tonny
• Guillermina
• Tres
• Stephone

FAQ

What does the name Tane mean?

In Māori and wider Polynesian mythology, the god of forests and trees (also generically ‘man, male’ in Māori). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Tane?

Tane is pronounced TAH-neh (IPA: /ˈtɑːneɪ/).

Is Tane a popular name right now?

Tane peaked at #2421 in 1963 and is ranked #13977 as of 2012. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1955–2012.)

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