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Keanu
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English
<dab>
Etymology
Borrowed from en haw Keanu.
Pronunciation
en /kiːˈɑːnuː/ UK
en /kiˈɑnu/ US
Proper noun
en male Hawaiian.
Derived terms
en Keanussance Keannaissance
Anagrams
en aeknu knaue
Hawaiian
Etymology
From haw ke<pos:definite particle> anu<t: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
Proper noun
haw proper noun
haw unisex Hawaiian
References
Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records: Keanu occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (en 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.