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Keanu
kee-AH-noo
Keanu (name) means a male given name of Hawaiian origin. Example: “The actor Keanu Reeves was named after his Hawaiian ancestry.”
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A male given name of Hawaiian origin.
"The actor Keanu Reeves was named after his Hawaiian ancestry."
How to use Keanu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Hawaiian first name, widely known through the actor Keanu Reeves.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hawaiian Keanu.
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What does “Keanu” mean?
The word “Keanu” means a male given name of Hawaiian origin. In plain terms, a Hawaiian first name, widely known through the actor Keanu Reeves.
How do you pronounce “Keanu”?
“Keanu” is pronounced kee-AH-noo (/kiˈɑnu/ in IPA).
How do you use “Keanu” in a sentence?
Here is “Keanu” used in a sentence: “The actor Keanu Reeves was named after his Hawaiian ancestry.”
What part of speech is “Keanu”?
“Keanu” is a name.
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