# wane, Wayne

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /weɪn/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### wane
*/weɪn/*
A gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.

### Wayne
*/weɪn/*
A surname originating as an occupation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/wane