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Tāne

TAH-neh

/ˈtɑːnɛ/

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Syllable breakdown

tāne

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Māori (New Zealand/Aotearoa)
Meaning
God of the forest and birds in Māori mythology; also a common male name
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

Long vowel over 'a' — say 'tah' not 'tan'

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