👦 Gautam — Name Meaning & Origin

Gautam

“Of the Gotama clan; The Buddha; Bright light”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginPali, Sanskrit
ReligionBuddhist, Hindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiKumbh (Aquarius)
NakshatraShatabhisha (pada 1) · syllable “Go”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters6 · starts with G
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Gautam?

Gautam means "Of the Gotama clan; The Buddha; Bright light" (Pali, Sanskrit origin).

Is Gautam a boy or girl name?

Gautam is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Gautam from?

Gautam is used as a Buddhist and Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Gautam?

By its first syllable "Go", Gautam belongs to Kumbh (Aquarius) rashi and Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Gautam?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Gautam adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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