At a Glance
- Origin
- Kikuyu (Kenyan)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- kah-MAH-oo
Kamau is a Kikuyu (Kenyan) boy's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Strong Black Baby Boy Names You’ll Love.
Meaning & Origin of Kamau
Origin: Kikuyu (Kenyan).
A common claim: Kamau is said to mean 'silent warrior' or 'quiet warrior' Actually: There's no reliable documentation for this translation; Kamau is a traditional generational name rather than a descriptive compound.
How to Pronounce Kamau
kah-MAH-ooIPA /kɑːˈmaʊ/
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