"The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit."
Christian Name · Hawaiian Origin
Keanu Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Keanu
boy
Keanu means "Cool breeze over the mountains", a boy's name of Hawaiian origin. The name Keanu does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Keanu moves like the wind of the Spirit — rushing from heaven, filling every house, the cool breeze whose origin and destination are known only to God.
Is Keanu in the Bible?
No — the name Keanu does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Cool breeze over the mountains", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Keanu.
Pronunciation:/kee-AH-noo/
OriginHawaiian
MeaningCool breeze over the mountains
What does Keanu mean?
Keanu is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning "Cool breeze over the mountains". Keanu is the cool breeze — and the Spirit moves like wind where it wills.
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What does Keanu mean in the Bible?
Keanu means "Cool breeze over the mountains" and is a name of Hawaiian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Keanu is the cool breeze — and the Spirit moves like wind where it wills. 'The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.' Keanu moves with the Spirit.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Keanu?
Keanu is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Cool breeze over the mountains" — not because Scripture names anyone Keanu.
"And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting."
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Which books of the Bible mention Keanu?
Keanu is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Keanu?
Keanu moves like the wind of the Spirit — rushing from heaven, filling every house, the cool breeze whose origin and destination are known only to God.
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Keilani
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"Glorious chief; Heavenly"
Keanu & Keilani
Dahlia
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"Valley; Elegant flower"
Keanu & Dahlia
Hadley
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"Heather field; Field of heather"
Keanu & Hadley
Hazel
girl
"Hazel tree; Light brown color"
Keanu & Hazel
Ivy
girl
"Ivy plant; Climbing vine; Faithfulness"
Keanu & Ivy
Kalani
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"The heavens; Royal one"
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Keanu name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Keanu does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Cool breeze over the mountains", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Keanu.
Keanu means "Cool breeze over the mountains." It is a Hawaiian name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Cool breeze over the mountains" — runs right through the Bible.
Hawaiian. Keanu comes into English from Hawaiian and carries the sense "Cool breeze over the mountains." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Keanu
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Keanu?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Keanu?
You can read every verse where Keanu appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.