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Gouthami

Quick answerGouthami is a Sanskrit feminine name meaning "flowing" or "swift," derived from the root "gau" (to move) with the suffix "-thami" indicating a feminine form, often associated with rivers in Hindu tradition.

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,681
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters8
Numerology4 Chaldean 4
Global rank#2,681

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Gouthami

Gouthami is a Sanskrit feminine name meaning "flowing" or "swift," derived from the root "gau" (to move) with the suffix "-thami" indicating a feminine form, often associated with rivers in Hindu tradition.

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Etymology

Gouthami is a Sanskrit feminine name meaning "flowing" or "swift," derived from the root "gau" (to move) with the suffix "-thami" indicating a feminine form, often associated with rivers in Hindu tradition. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly in South India, and holds religious significance as it references the Godavari River, one of the sacred rivers in Hindu mythology and pilgrimage.

Gouthami currently ranks #2,681 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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