Keanu
English
Hawaiian
Etymology
From ke (“the”) + anu (“coolness”); coolness is a symbol of happiness and romance in the warm Hawaiian climate. Also used as a short form for compound given names beginning thus.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /keˈa.nu/, [keˈjɐnu]
References
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records: Keanu occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 21 women and 21 men.
- Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names by State: Keanu was included in the top hundred first names for boys born in the State of Hawaii in 1993–1997 and 1999–2008.
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