Keoni

Keoni is a name that carries the meaning "God is gracious." It is the Hawaiian variant of John or Johannes.

What does the name Keoni mean?

The name Keoni, meaning "God is gracious," is the Hawaiian form of John. It is particularly common in the USA, especially in Hawaii, but is overall quite rare. A prominent bearer of this name is American director and screenwriter Keoni Waxman, who was born in Hawaii.

Where does the name Keoni come from?

The etymology of the name Keoni can be derived as a variant of John. It has its roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan, which is composed of the Hebrew elements "jô" for "God" and "ḥnn" for "to be gracious to someone." The ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Keoni?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Keoni is three syllables and gentle. It is typically pronounced as "Ke-o-ni" [keˈoːni], starting with a clear E sound that conveys brightness. The open vowel sequence creates a flowing, melodic rhythm. The ending "-ni" sounds bright and friendly. Overall, Keoni conveys a light and harmonious impression - modern, gentle, and sonically balanced.

When is the name day of Keoni?

The relevant name days for Keoni, as a variant of Johannes, are June 24 and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Keoni is a common first name, currently ranking 4,024th in the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 2,076th place. In the last ten years, Keoni has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 3,668th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,612th.

Famous people

• Keoni Waxman (director)