Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Kamau Updated January 22, 2026 by Jennifer M. Kamau Gender: Male Origin: African - Kikuyu of Kenya Meaning: Quiet Warrior ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Kamau? The name Kamau is primarily a male name of African - Kikuyu of Kenya origin that means Quiet Warrior. People who like the name Kamau also like: Aston, Ajani, Shael, Adwin, Liam, Khalon, Kairu, Rhoswen, Keona, Kaida, Alora, Amani, Louisa, Kayin Names like Kamau: Kyne, Kona, Kenna, Kusuma, Kinu, Kimani, Kwan, Kaikane, Kahoni, Kanani, Kimi, Kaimana, Kazuno, Keshawn, Kamin, Kinuye, Kaemon, Ksenia, Kamea, Kiyomi, Keno, Konane, Kaname, Kanya, Keyshawn, Kenya, Kina, Kainoa, Kynan, Kim Stats for the Name Kamau Kamau is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Kamau is currently not ranked in U.S. births