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Gautama
गौतम“One who removes darkness or the enlightened one.”
Gautama is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Go' (light/knowledge) and 'Tama' (darkness), signifying one who dispels ignorance. It is deeply rooted in Vedic tradition as the name of the great sage Gautama Maharishi and is famously associated with Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha.
Gautama in Indian languages
Pythagorean numerology 1 · The Leader — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as independent, pioneering, ambitious and self-driven.
Kumbh rashi · Aquarius — element Air, ruled by Saturn. Common naming sounds include Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So and Sha.
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