Keno
Fact sheet
- Name
- Keno
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The male first name Keno is a Frisian form of Kuno, a short form of Konrad, as well as names that begin with 'Kuni-', such as Kunibald or Kunibert. As a Frisian short form of Konrad, Keno means 'the bold advisor', derived from the Old High German kuoni for 'bold, brave, courageous' and rat for 'counsel, advisor'.
What does the name Keno mean?
The male first name Keno is a Frisian form of Kuno, a short form of Konrad, as well as names that begin with 'Kuni-', such as Kunibald or Kunibert. As a Frisian short form of Konrad, Keno means 'the bold advisor', derived from the Old High German kuoni for 'bold, brave, courageous' and rat for 'counsel, advisor'. As a short form of Kunibald, Keno means 'the brave one from the clan' (from Old High German kunni for 'clan, kin' and bald for 'bold, brave') and as a short form of Kunibert 'the famous one in the clan' (from Old High German beraht for 'shining, famous'). Although the first name Keno may sound Japanese, it is an old North German name that was already common in the Middle Ages, especially in East Frisia. Thus, two East Frisian chieftains also bore the name Keno. Despite its long history, the name Keno is still considered one of the most modern boy's names today. Especially in recent years, the name has gained significant popularity in Germany.
Where does the name Keno come from?
Etymology Keno is a male first name of Old High German origin with meanings such as 'the famous one in the clan' or 'the brave one from the clan' and others. Old High German
How do you pronounce Keno?
Sound & pronunciation of Keno: The name Keno is two syllables and clearly structured. Usually pronounced as 'Ke-no' [ˈkeːno], it begins with a long E sound that is bright and open. The final syllable '-no' rounds off the name softly. With the open vowels, Keno sounds friendly and modern - a name with uncomplicated sound flow and calm presence.
When is the name day of Keno?
Keno has name days on May 19, June 1, September 29, and November 12.
Popularity
Keno is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 245th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2022 at 198th place. In the last ten years, Keno has been given as a first name about 2,600 times, placing it 280th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 325th.
Nicknames & pet names
He-Man / Kante / Keanu / Keke / Keko / Ken / Kenai / Kenchen / Keni / Kenji / Kenny / Kenolito / Keo / Kno
Famous people
- Keno Hills (American football player)
- Keno Langbein (rapper with Moop Mama)
- Keno Rüst (reality TV participant, project engineer)
- Keno Schulte (politician from Die PARTEI)
- Keno Tom Broke (Frisian chieftain, presumably the father-in-law of Störtebeker)
- Keno Verseck (writer and newspaper columnist)
- Keno Weidner (model)
Frequently asked questions about the name Keno
What does the name Keno mean?
The name Keno has Old High German roots and means among other things 'the bold advisor' or 'the famous one in the clan'.
For which gender is the name Keno suitable?
Keno is a traditional boy's name that is primarily used for male children.
What nicknames are there for Keno?
There are many creative nicknames for Keno, such as Ken, Keke, Keni, or even Kenji, which make the name more personal and familiar.
How is the name Keno pronounced?
The name Keno is usually pronounced 'Keh-no', with the emphasis on the first syllable.