Gautam

Gautam Meaning & Origin

About Gautam
The name "Gautam" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used as a given name in India and Nepal. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "gautama," which means "bright" or "enlightened." In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, Gautam is associated with Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, who is revered for his wisdom and enlightenment. Therefore, the name "Gautam" is often interpreted to mean "one who is enlightened" or "one who possesses great wisdom."

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gautam are male.

Gautam Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTM
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AW1 T AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/gautam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gautam in Braille

Here's how to represent Gautam in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gautam in braille

How to Spell the Name Gautam in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gautam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gautam in sign language

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