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Origin
Kikuyu
Language
Niger-Congo (Bantu)
Pronunciation
kah-MOW
Gender
male
Cultural Significance
A traditional Kikuyu name associated with quiet strength. It was the birth name of Kenya's founding president.
Notable People
- Jomo Kenyatta (born Kamau wa Ngengi), first President of Kenya
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