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Gautam

गौतम

One who removes darkness or one who is bright like the sun.

Gautam is a classic Sanskrit name derived from the roots 'Go' (light or knowledge) and 'Tama' (darkness). It is historically significant as the name of the great Vedic sage Gautama Maharishi and is famously associated with Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha.

BoySanskritKumbh · AquariusShatabhishaPythagorean no. 9 · The Humanitarian2 syllables
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Gautam in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiगौतम
Bengaliগৌতম
Punjabiਗੌਤਮ
Gujaratiગૌતમ
Odiaଗୌତମ
Teluguగౌతమ
Kannadaಗೌತಮ
Malayalamഗൌതമ
Tamilகௌதம

Pythagorean numerology 9 · The Humanitarian — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as compassionate, idealistic, generous and warm-hearted.

Kumbh rashi · Aquarius — element Air, ruled by Saturn. Common naming sounds include Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So and Sha.

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