Keene - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Keene \ke(e)-ne\ is a variant of Keane (Irish, Gaelic, Old English), and the meaning of Keene is "fighter; sharp, keen wit or eye".

The baby name Keene sounds like Keyne and Keen. Other similar baby names are Keefe and Keenen.

Keene is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1778 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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