Keawe

keh-A-veh

Hawaiian

"the strand, the thread"

Keawe Origin and Meaning

The name Keawe is a boy's name meaning "the strand, the thread".

Keawe was the name of several Hawaiian chiefs and may be used as an epithet to symbolise powerful lineage. It appeared frequently in 19th century Hawaiian records as a given name and a surname, while more recently, it has only been given to a small handful of boys each year across the US.

Other possible interpretations of the meaning include "wake of a ship" and "cross".