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The baby name Ane is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'basque': '/ˈane/ (AH-neh)', 'scandinavian': '/ˈɑːnə/ (AH-nuh)'}.

Ane is Basque in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Basque
Pronunciation: {'basque': '/ˈane/ (AH-neh)', 'scandinavian': '/ˈɑːnə/ (AH-nuh)'}

What is the meaning of the name Ane ?

The baby name Ane is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'basque': '/ˈane/ (AH-neh)', 'scandinavian': '/ˈɑːnə/ (AH-nuh)'}.

Ane is Basque in Origin.

Ane is a pan-European feminine name with strong Basque and Scandinavian roots. It is the Basque and Danish/Norwegian form of Anne/Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Channah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The cult of Saint Anne, mother of Mary, propelled the Anne/Anna forms across medieval Europe, and Ane appears in Nordic records from the early modern period. In the Basque Country, Ane became especially popular from the late 20th century, aided by language standardization and cultural revival, and remains common in Spain’s northern provinces.

Variants and related forms include Anne, Anna, Ana, Ann, Annie, Annika, Anja/Anya, Anette/Annette, Anita, Hanna/Hannah, and diminutives like Ani and Anneli. Ane also serves as a short form for compound names (e.g., Ane-Mari). Do not confuse it with Irish Áine ("splendor"), which is etymologically unrelated.

Ane has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ane

Ane Brun Musician · Born 1976 · Norway Ane Brun is a Norwegian musician known for her soulful voice and introspective songwriting. She gained recognition with songs like 'Don't Leave' and 'To Let Myself Go'. Born in 1976, she has captivated audiences with her unique blend of folk and pop music. Ane Dahl Torp Actor · Born 1975 · Norway Ane Dahl Torp is a Norwegian actor best known for her role in the TV series 'Occupied'. She has also appeared in films like 'The Wave' and 'Cold Lunch'. Born in 1975, she has become a prominent figure in Norwegian cinema and television.

Ane – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
Norway Girls 2025 #94 33 453
ID Girls 0 #99 4 3,319
GE Girls 0 #107 2 1,564
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
JO 0 #139 2 2,158
DK 0 #145 62 5,198
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
DK Girls 0 #169 172 7,429
HR 0 #178 4 2,081
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
LT Girls 0 #198 3 1,904
PL 0 #205 8 2,600
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
AO Girls 0 #214 4 4,575
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
AL Girls 0 #224 4 4,141
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
HR Girls 0 #233 57 3,687
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
BD 0 #239 3 5,992
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
Spain Girls 0 #267 1,787 5,561
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #281 9 8,139
QA Girls 0 #299 18 15,378
PL Girls 0 #301 54 5,096
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
BR 0 #307 39 5,969
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CZ Girls 0 #328 14 5,378
Spain 0 #328 125 2,326
KZ Girls 0 #329 4 5,862
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
GH Girls 0 #333 5 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
SD Girls 0 #353 6 7,678
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
EG Boys 0 #369 855 15,035
BD Girls 0 #374 13 8,413
EG 0 #380 21 6,387
PH Girls 0 #380 11 13,098
OM Girls 0 #382 15 15,987
JO Boys 0 #383 7 7,057
YE 0 #393 6 8,639
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
ZA 0 #414 34 14,421
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
MX 0 #439 7 8,339
PT Girls 0 #441 11 7,952
BR Girls 0 #452 713 12,708
SD Boys 0 #458 9 10,523
EG Girls 0 #466 671 14,742
PA Girls 0 #469 13 9,861
PA Boys 0 #472 10 9,305
IQ Girls 0 #482 23 11,303
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
KW Girls 0 #499 17 19,177
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
IR Girls 0 #510 21 8,334
RU Girls 0 #517 7 11,913
CM Girls 0 #524 17 11,671
UY Girls 0 #530 7 6,731
AE Girls 0 #536 18 20,968
GT Girls 0 #536 6 7,500
BH 0 #543 11 17,937
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
LY 0 #553 7 12,703
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
CR Girls 0 #567 7 11,342
SG Girls 0 #568 19 18,916
CM Boys 0 #570 6 12,054
BO Girls 0 #596 16 9,488
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
IN Girls 0 #619 13 13,121
AR Girls 0 #622 9 8,289
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
HK Girls 0 #642 9 16,104
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
LB 0 #684 7 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #690 8 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #733 6 3,895
QA Boys 0 #736 8 18,093
BR Boys 0 #738 14 12,213
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
KW Boys 0 #757 13 18,755
SY 0 #760 8 11,684
Germany Girls 0 #783 56 4,949
TN 0 #814 16 13,765
NG Girls 0 #818 9 15,093
CL Girls 0 #830 22 14,098
SA Girls 0 #862 74 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #864 281 25,928
United States Girls 2019 #907 6 8,965
Spain Boys 0 #915 16 5,610
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
NL Boys 0 #916 36 5,873
PE Girls 0 #920 24 14,861
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
NL Girls 0 #939 17 5,933
MY Girls 0 #943 52 24,821
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,029 5 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,053 26 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,086 98 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,086 26 25,439
MA 0 #1,099 30 20,986
DZ 0 #1,131 46 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,135 9 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,145 34 25,619
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,366 81 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,456 16 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,562 53 28,008

Ane is popular in 78 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
United States
AE
AL
AO

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People also ask about Ane

Ane is predominantly a girl's name.
Ane is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'basque': '/ˈane/ (AH-neh)', 'scandinavian': '/ˈɑːnə/ (AH-nuh)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Anne, Anna, Ana, Ann, Anette and Annie.
Across languages, Ane has these equivalents: Anne (English/French), Anna (international).
Yes, very popular — Ane ranked #94 in Norway in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Ane ranks highest in Norway (#94 in 2025).
Ane's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #81 in 2015 to #94 in 2025 in Norway.
Yes — 2 notable people named Ane are in our database, including Ane Brun (Musician), Ane Dahl Torp (Actor).