Keone
Hawaiian
Etymology
ke (“the”) + one (“sand; homeland”). Also a short form of compound given names beginning thus.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /keˈo.ne/, [keˈjone]
Proper noun
Keone
- A male given name, sometimes also given to women.
Related terms
- Nāone
References
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Keone occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 10 women and 15 men.