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Origin & history of Gautam1
Bengali / Hindi / Indian / Marathi / Sanskrit roots
The name Gautam has its roots in Sanskrit and is derived from the word gautama, meaning bright or illustrious. It originated in ancient India and holds significance in various religions, particularly Buddhism, as Gautam Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was the founder of Buddhism. The name is often linked with wisdom, enlightenment, and a peaceful nature. Gautam is a popular name in South Asian cultures and is chosen for its positive connotations.
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Root name
The root form of Gautam is
Gautam — meaning The Bright One In The Darkness.
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Modern usage
Gautam remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Gautam?
2008
peak year
Gautam reached its widest reach during the early 2000s. In 2008, 28 babies received the name (ranked #3765). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #7136), with about 13 babies given the name annually. Gautam has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 702 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
28
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #3,765)
(ranked #3,765)
13
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
130
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
702
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Gautam9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
🌍Humanitarian
🎨Creative
🌟Wise
💝Loving
G7
A1
U3
T2
A1
M4
Sum: 18 → Life path 9
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Personality of Gautam🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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