Kamau
kuh-MAU
Popularity
#7468
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
921
Peak Year
#34 in 1995
First Recorded
1971
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An African name, common among the Kikuyu people of Kenya, meaning 'quiet warrior' or 'silent hero'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
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