Zane is a word that has its roots in the in both Arabic and Hebrew meaning "God is Gracious". It is a common name for both males and females in Arabic speaking countries. In the United States it has been used as both first and last names of several well known authors and actors including:

• Zane Grey, a popular Western author. Grey's mother was part of the Zane family, which also included pioneers Isaac and Ebenezer Zane. This family has also given their name to several places in the US state of Ohio:

• Zanesville, Ohio

• Zanesfield, Ohio
• Zane Township, Logan County, Ohio
• Zane's Trace, an early road running through Ohio from Wheeling, West Virginia to Maysville, Kentucky.
  • Billy Zane Hollywood film actor and model.
• Zane (erotica author), the pseudonym of Kristina LaFerne Roberts.

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