Keke

Keke is a personal name and nickname that appears in multiple cultures. It is often used as a standalone given name and also as a diminutive or informal nickname for longer names. The origin and usage of Keke vary by culture, and there is no single canonical source. Because it is short and phonetically simple, it has been adopted independently in different communities.

Notable people using Keke as a given name or stage name include Lauren Keyana Palmer, known professionally as Keke Palmer, an American actress and singer who came to prominence as a child star and has pursued music and acting in adulthood.

In Nigeria and some West African communities, "keke" commonly refers to a three-wheeled motorized vehicle used for urban transportation, often called a keke napep. The term has entered broader Nigerian media and everyday speech.

Within fiction and media, Keke appears as a character name or alias in various works, reflecting its role as a recognizable, approachable-sounding given name. Despite its appearances, there is no single shared history tying all uses of the spelling "Keke."