Amane is a Basque feminine name derived from the Basque word ama meaning "mother". It was coined by the Basque writer and nationalist Sabino Arana as the Basque equivalent of the rare Spanish devotional name Maternidad, which refers to the motherhood of the Virgin Mary. Arana, a key figure in the Basque nationalist movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, actively created Basque versions of Spanish religious names as part of a cultural renaissance. The name thus carries both a linguistic meaning of "mother" and a devotional undertone.Other CulturesAmane is also a unisex Japanese given name, with various kanji meanings as shown in the entry below. Additionally, it is used in Ethiopia as a given name.Notable PeopleNishi Amane (1829–1897), Japanese philosopher who introduced Western philosophy to Japan.Amane Shindō (born 2004), Japanese voice actress and singer.Amane Gubena (born 1986), Ethiopian runner.Amane Kanata, Japanese virtual YouTuber.Amane Okayama (born 1994), Japanese actor.Fictional CharactersAmane Amanohara (from tricksters)Amane Bakura (from Yu-Gi-Oh!)Amane Kamori (from Her Majesty's Dog)Amane Kasai (from Delicious Party Pretty Cure)Amane Kaunaq (from Tenchi Muyo! GXP)Amane Kurihara (from Kamen Rider Blade)Amane Kuzuryu (from Darling in the Franxx)