Keke

KEE-kee; KAY-kay; KE-ke

English variation of Kiki, Finnish diminutive of Gertrud, or Hawaiian variation of Kate

"double happiness; strength of a spear; pure"

Keke Origin and Meaning

The name Keke is a girl's name meaning "double happiness; strength of a spear; pure".

Keke is a multicultural double-punch nickname, notably borne by actress Keke Palmer. Palmer was born Lauren Keyana, yet her nickname does not derive from her middle name — her older sister had an imaginary friend named Keke.

In the US, Keke is often used as a variation of Kiki or the Hawaiian version of Kate. In Finland, Keke — pronounced KAY-kay — is a nickname for Gertrud.