Ke is the form of the definite article used before words beginning with k, e, a, or o, a rule remembered as the ke-a-o rule. Kekoa is the warrior, Keola the life, Keanu the coolness, Keoni is John. Everywhere else the article is ka.
Say it KEH. Every vowel is pronounced, and the capitalized syllable takes the stress. The pronunciation guide covers the rules.
Names that start with ke (67)
Ke comes first, and the second word says what kind.
Showing the 30 best known of 67. Search “ke” in the name finder for the rest.
Questions people ask
What does ke mean?⌄
Ke means the (before k, e, a, o). Ke is the form of the definite article used before words beginning with k, e, a, or o, a rule remembered as the ke-a-o rule.
How do you pronounce ke?⌄
KEH. Every vowel is a separate sound and the stressed syllable is written in capitals.
Is ke a Hawaiian name on its own?⌄
Ke is not usually given as a name by itself, but it is part of 67 names on this site, such as Keanu, Kealoha, Kekoa.