Naamkaran · नामकरण
Gautama
pronounced /Gau-ta-ma/
हिन्दी:गૌतम·ગુજરાતી:ગૌતમ
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, a patronymic form of GOTAMA. Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was a 6th-century BC nobleman who left his family in order to lead a life of meditation and poverty.
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Gautama is a traditional Sanskrit boy name meaning ', a patronymic form of GOTAMA. Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was a 6th-century BC nobleman who left his family in order to lead a life of meditation and poverty'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gautama
- What is the meaning of the name Gautama?
- Gautama means ", a patronymic form of GOTAMA. Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was a 6th-century BC nobleman who left his family in order to lead a life of meditation and poverty.". It is a traditional boy name of Sanskrit origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Gautama?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Gautama is Makara.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Gautama?
- The Nakshatra for Gautama is Dhanishtha.
- How is Gautama written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): गૌतम · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): ગૌતમ
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