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Gautam name meaning

Gautam means “Name of the Buddha; a Vedic sage”. It is a Sanskrit boy name used in Hindu families.

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Quick facts about Gautam

Meaning
Name of the Buddha; a Vedic sage
Gender
Boy
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
G
Letters
6
Rashi
Makar (Capricorn)
Numerology
9

About the name Gautam

Gautam is a Sanskrit baby boy name used in Hindu families. It means “Name of the Buddha; a Vedic sage”.

Gautam has 6 letters and starts with the letter G. It is easy to say in Indian languages and in English.

You will also find Gautam in these lists: names meaning wisdom.

Gautam and rashi

Gautam begins with the sound “Ga”. In the traditional Vedic naming chart this sound belongs to Makar (Capricorn) rashi. If your family names babies by nakshatra, please confirm the exact birth syllable with your priest or astrologer.

Gautam in numerology

In Pythagorean numerology, each letter has a number. For Gautam: G(7) + A(1) + U(3) + T(2) + A(1) + M(4) = 18 → 1 + 8 = 9.

So the numerology number of Gautam is 9. Number 9 is traditionally linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

Two-part names with Gautam

In Telugu and other South Indian families, Gautam is often joined with a second name. 40 such names are in our directory, for example:

Anjaneya GautamBala GautamBhanu GautamChandra GautamGanesh GautamGopi GautamHari GautamJaya GautamKrishna GautamMohan GautamMurali GautamNaga GautamNaga Sai GautamNarasimha GautamPavan GautamPrem GautamRaghava GautamRajeev Gautam

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Questions about Gautam

What is the meaning of the name Gautam?

Gautam means “Name of the Buddha; a Vedic sage”.

What is the origin of the name Gautam?

Gautam is a Sanskrit name, used in Hindu families.

What is the rashi of the name Gautam?

Based on its first sound “Ga”, Gautam belongs to Makar (Capricorn) rashi in the traditional naming chart.

What is the numerology number of Gautam?

The numerology number of Gautam is 9, which is traditionally linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

Is Gautam a boy or girl name?

Gautam is used as a boy name.

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