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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.
Gautam in Indian languages
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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Traditional Sanskrit name derived from sage Gautama Maharishi and Buddha.