Gotam
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gotam
Gotam is a Sanskrit name derived from "Gautama," meaning "the best cow" or "best of the best," from the roots "go" (cow) and "tama" (best/supreme).
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Etymology
Gotam is a Sanskrit name derived from "Gautama," meaning "the best cow" or "best of the best," from the roots "go" (cow) and "tama" (best/supreme). The name is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cultures, most notably as the family name of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), and remains common in Indian and South Asian communities.
Gotam currently ranks #2,065 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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