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BoyEast African (Kikuyu, Luhya, Oromo, Ganda and others)

Kamau

A traditional Kikuyu men's given name of uncertain meaning, long passed down within Kikuyu families.

Meaning and origin

Kamau is a Kikuyu men's given name from central Kenya, and its original sense has been lost even though the name itself has stayed everyday and familiar.

How to pronounce Kamau

English (US)kah-MOW /kɑːˈmaʊ/

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