ThinkabaraKeanu: meaning and origin
Keanu
“Cool breeze over the mountains”
- Gender
- 👦 Boy
- Origin
- 🌺 Hawaiian
- Letters · syllables
- 5 · 2
- Starts with
- K
About the name Keanu
Keanu is a boy’s name from the Hawaiian tradition. Its meaning is “cool breeze over the mountains”. Names from the Hawaiian language, full of sea, sky and flowers — like Leilani, Kai, Kalani and Malia.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Hawaiian names
- Kai 🧒Sea (Hawaiian); also has meanings in Japanese, Welsh and Scandinavian · Hawaiian
- Kalani 🧒The heavens · Hawaiian
- Makoa 👦Fearless · Hawaiian
Sibling name ideas (Hawaiian, girls)
- Kiana 👧Divine; a Hawaiian form of Diana · Hawaiian
- Leilani 👧Heavenly flowers · Hawaiian
- Malia 👧The Hawaiian form of Mary · Hawaiian
- Moana 👧Ocean, deep sea · Hawaiian
- Nalani 👧The calm of the heavens · Hawaiian
More boy names starting with K
- Kamau 👦Quiet warrior (Kikuyu) · African
- Kenji 👦Intelligent second son · Japanese
- Knox 👦Round hill · Scottish
- Kofi 👦Born on Friday (Akan) · African
- Kwame 👦Born on Saturday (Akan) · African
Questions and answers
What does the name Keanu mean?
Keanu is a name of Hawaiian origin. It means: cool breeze over the mountains.
Is Keanu a boy or girl name?
Keanu is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Keanu have?
Keanu has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.