Kamau

Kamau Meaning & Origin

About Kamau
The name "Kamau" is of African origin, specifically from the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It means "quiet warrior" or "silent warrior" in the Kikuyu language. The name reflects qualities of strength, resilience, and determination, suggesting someone who possesses inner strength and courage while maintaining a calm and composed demeanor.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kamau are male.

Kamau Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 M AW0
🌐 IPA
/kamau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kamau in Braille

Here's how to represent Kamau in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kamau in braille

How to Spell the Name Kamau in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kamau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kamau in sign language

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