Boy name
Gautama name meaning
“descendant or family of Gotama”
Gautama is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning descendant or family of Gotama. Its source, Sanskrit Gautama, is a patronymic derived from Gotama, expressing a family or ancestral connection. The name is known through Siddhartha Gautama and through the sage Gautama in Hindu tradition.
What does Gautama mean?
Descendant or family of Gotama
In Indonesian: keturunan atau keluarga Gotama
Origin and cultural usage of Gautama
From Sanskrit Gautama, a patronymic derived from Gotama. It is known through Siddhartha Gautama and the sage Gautama in Hindu tradition.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Gautama
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gautama, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
-
Meaning of each word
- Gautama: descendant or family of Gotama
- Ardika: news, tidings
- Kuya: a tortoise or turtle
-
Meaning of each word
- Gautama: descendant or family of Gotama
- Pramudya: joy and delight
- Arga: mountain, towering summit
-
Gautama Mahar
Meaning of each word
- Gautama: descendant or family of Gotama
- Mahar: a gift stipulated in marriage
-
Meaning of each word
- Pranyoto: real, evident
- Gautama: descendant or family of Gotama
- Dewata: a deity or divine being
-
Gautama Nawa
Meaning of each word
- Gautama: descendant or family of Gotama
- Nawa: nine; new
-
Meaning of each word
- Gautama: descendant or family of Gotama
- Bani: children, descendants; brave
- Suwanda: of beautiful appearance
Make more combinations with the generator →More boy name combinations →
How to pronounce Gautama
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gautama/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦲꦸꦠꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮅᮒᮙ |
Is Gautama a boy’s name?
Yes, Gautama is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gautama ranks #979 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Gautama
- R Gautama Wiranegara
- Gautama Hartarto · b. 1965
- Gautama Shindu · b. 1994
- Gautama Wibowo · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Gautama
What is the meaning of Gautama?
Gautama means descendant or family of Gotama. From Sanskrit Gautama, a patronymic derived from Gotama. It is known through Siddhartha Gautama and the sage Gautama in Hindu tradition.
Is Gautama a boy’s name?
Yes, Gautama is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gautama?
Gautama is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Gautama have?
Gautama has 3 syllables (Gau-ta-ma) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Gautama?
Gautama ranks #979 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gautama?
Some ideas: Gautama Ardika Kuya; Gautama Pramudya Arga; Gautama Mahar.
Famous people named Gautama?
Notable people named Gautama include R Gautama Wiranegara, Gautama Hartarto, Gautama Shindu.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm01690 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake