name

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.”

name

A male given name of Hawaiian origin.

"The actor Keanu Reeves was named after his Hawaiian ancestry."

How to use Keanu

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Hawaiian first name, widely known through the actor Keanu Reeves.

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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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