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Keanu

Boy · Hawaiian · Medium name

Meaning
Cool breeze over the mountains
Pronunciation
keh-AH-noo
Origin
Hawaiian

From Hawaiian meaning cool breeze over the mountains.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernNature-inspiredInternational

Languages in use: Hawaiian

Commonly used in: Pacific Islands, Hawaii, United States

Alternate spellings

  • KeanuHawaiian

    Same spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Keanu Reeves

    1964–present

    Canadian actor of Hawaiian heritage, a Hollywood star.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hawaiian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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