Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Gautam

“The name of an ancient sage”

About the name Gautam

Meaning
The name of an ancient sage
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
G
Name number
9

Numerology of Gautam

Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Gautam

Shatabhisha

Naming syllable “Go” · ruled by Rahu

Pada 1234
Moon signKumbha (Aquarius)
DeityVaruna, lord of the waters
SymbolAn empty circle of a hundred stars

Independent, thoughtful and private. Described as a "hundred healers", with a talent for research and healing.

All Shatabhisha names
Gautam starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Gautam

What does the name Gautam mean?

Gautam means "The name of an ancient sage" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Gautam a boy or a girl name?

Gautam is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Gautam match?

The name Gautam starts with the syllable "Go", which is a naming syllable of Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Gautam?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Gautam adds up to 9. Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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