What origin is the name Kēhau?

Kēhau comes from Hawaiian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Kēhau?

Names from the same polynesian tradition pair naturally with Kēhau — for example Makela, Makila, Kiela. You can browse more on our polynesian names page.

Kēhau

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kēhau

Kēhau

Boy

Hawaiian & Polynesian

2 syllables

Kēhau is a Hawaiian boy's name meaning "A Hawaiian name meaning the cool mountain breeze.".

Kēhau is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning "A Hawaiian name meaning the cool mountain breeze.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hawaiian & Polynesian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A Hawaiian name meaning the cool mountain breeze.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Kēhau

What does Kēhau mean?

Kēhau is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning "A Hawaiian name meaning the cool mountain breeze.".

How popular is Kēhau?

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Sister names that go with Kēhau

Makela Makila Kiela Laylanie Keilany Lalani

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Kēhau.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Other meanings of Kēhau

Hawaiian & Polynesian (girl): "A cool mist or dew that forms in the mountains."

Names with a similar meaning to Kēhau

Kēhau means "A Hawaiian name meaning the cool mountain breeze." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)