Indian name meaning
Gautham
♂ BoyGau·tham · 2 syllables
The Buddha; enlightened
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Gautam
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| G | a | u | t | h | a | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Gautham carries the name number 6.
About the name Gautham
Gautham is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The Buddha; enlightened.”
Spoken aloud it is Gau·tham — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Gautam; both spellings are the same name. Gautham turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gautham mean?
Gautham means “The Buddha; enlightened.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Gautham a boy or a girl name?
Gautham is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Gautham?
Gautham is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Gautham?
Gautham has 2 syllables and is said as Gau·tham.
What are the other spellings of Gautham?
Gautham is also commonly spelled Gautam. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Gautham?
In the Chaldean system, Gautham has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Gautham a common name in India?
Gautham appears 11 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Gautham?
For a sister to Gautham, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ganga, Gargi, Gauri or Ruchi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Gautham?
Soham, Arham, Shubham or Abraham share Gautham's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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