Gautam name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Sanskrit
Usage: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Telugu, Indian, Kannada and Oriya
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gautam GOW-tahm
Meaning: Lord Buddha, Remover of Darkness and Gotamas Descendant
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What does Gautam mean?

Gautam means Lord Buddha, Remover of Darkness or Gotamas Descendant has its origin in Sanskrit and a gender insensitive name is principally used in Oriya, Gujarati, Tamil, Malayalam, Sindhi, Indian, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali and Sanskrit.

Gautam is derived from Gotam. Rare Gotam has its origin in Sanskrit, Gotam means "Best Ox, The Best Cattle and One who Enlightens".

How do I pronounce Gautam?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Gautam is GOW-tahm with emphasis on first GOW syllable.

Variants of Gautam

Gautama, Gotam

Names that rhyme with Gautam

How popular is the name Gautam?

Gautam is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1972 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 1979, it ranked 2773rd when 28 boys were named Gautam.

Over 642 people have been named Gautam in United States. Gautam is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 2003, peaked in 2003 when it ranked 2470th.

However things change on global perspective, Gautam is extremely popular in India where every 1 in 3000 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Nepal. As per our findings, over 460000 people has been named Gautam globally.

YearRankBirths
2023107796
202282569
202181029
2020542916
2019715311
2018602814
2017552016
2016461521
2015528417
2014426023
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numbers say about Gautam?

You remind people that life is for you to live it, and not survive, something many do these days. Your motto is: be the change you want to see in the world and make a difference while you are alive. You can spend a whole day on meditation instead of exercise and feel equally productive, or even more. Number 4 as your personality no reflects your responsible and determinative nature. You are trustworthy and know how to keep a secret for your friends.

You would love these names similar to Gautam

  •  Gajanana - Sanskrit name Gajanana means "Elephant Faced Lord, Faced Like an Elephant or One with Elephant Face" given to baby boys is used in Marathi, Malayalam and Telugu
  •  Harshini - Notably used in Oriya, Hindi and Malayalam uncustomary, Harshini is used as a gender-neutral name, meaning of Harshini is "Cheerful, Happy or Joyful" came from Sanskrit
  •  Deependu - Mostly used in Indian and Tamil, Deependu aimed at baby boys has its origin in Sanskrit, meaning of Deependu is "Bright Moon or The Moon"
  •  Bhoja - Of Sanskrit origin, Bhoja is a gender insensitive name specifically used in Telugu and Malayalam, Bhoja means "Liberal, Bestowing Enjoyment or Generous"
  •  Samata - Substantially used in Indian and Tamil atypical, Samata is used as a baby girl name which came from Sanskrit, meaning of Samata is "Sameness or Equality"

Sibling Names for Gautam

Looking for sibling names to complement your little one named Gautam? We've curated a list of beautiful and unique names that will perfectly match with Gautam's name. From traditional to modern, these names are sure to inspire you in choosing the perfect fit for your family.

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Famous people named Gautam

  • Gautam Malkani, journalist for 'The Financial Times'
  • Gautam Chattopadhyay, Indian Bengali singer, songwriter, bassist
  • Gautam Rajadhyaksha, was one of India's leading fashion photographers
  • Gautami in Thevar Magan as Actress
  • Gautam Ahuja in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein as Actor
  • Gautam Belur in Life of Pi as Actor
  • Gautam Rode in Maha Kumbh as Actor
  • Gautam Gulati in Sri Siddhartha Gautama as Actor
  • Gautam Sen directed the video Chronicle of a Death
  • In 2008 comedy flick, Bor Asbe Ekhuni, Gautam Banerjee played N.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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