Goutham
Indian subcontinent · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Goutham
The name 'Goutham' is a variant of 'Gautama', meaning "descendant of Gotama" or "the best ox" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *gu* (cow/light) and *tama* (superlative).
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Etymology
The name 'Goutham' is a variant of 'Gautama', meaning "descendant of Gotama" or "the best ox" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *gu* (cow/light) and *tama* (superlative). It is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, most notably as the clan name of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, and also appears in South Indian Hindu traditions.
Goutham currently ranks #12,926 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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