iane

Iane is a feminine given name that appears in a variety of language contexts. The form may be influenced by the more common names Jane or Jeanne, and in Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) settings it can appear as a distinct spelling. The exact etymology is not definitively documented, but if it is connected to Jane, it would share the same general origin from Hebrew via Latin and Old French forms.

Usage and distribution of Iane are limited; the name has been observed in Brazil, Portugal, and among Portuguese-speaking diaspora communities, but it remains relatively uncommon compared with more widespread variants. The spelling and pronunciation of Iane can vary by region, reflecting local naming practices.

In addition to given-name use, Iane has occasionally appeared as a surname in certain records, though such occurrences are rare and not widely documented in major reference works.

Notable people with the name Iane have not been widely recognized in encyclopedic sources, and there are no widely cited figures with this given name who have independent biographical articles. The name is primarily encountered in personal-name registries rather than in biographical literature.

See also Jane, Jeanne, Ioane.