Tane

TAH-neh

Maori, Tahitian

"man, male"

Tane Origin and Meaning

The name Tane is a boy's name of Polynesian origin meaning "man, male".

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.

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Famous People Named Tane

• Tane Aleksanteri ”Aleksi” Mäkelä Finnish film director
• Tane Mahuta Lewis son of Lady Davina Lewis; granddaughter of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
• Tiki Taane New Zealand male musician

The name Tane in Pop Culture

• Tane Wilson a character from Australian TV show Silversun
• Tane a minor character in the New Zealand film "Boy"