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Gautami

Descendant of sage Gotama

Gow-tuh-mee/ɡɔːtəmiː/

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Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Unisex
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Meaning & Origin

Gautami is a unisex name that originated from the Sanskrit name 'Gotama'. It means 'descendant of sage Gotama'.

Spiritual meaning

Symbolizes wisdom and enlightenment.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

गौतमी

Daughter of Gautama

🇮🇳Hindi

गौतमी

गौतम की बेटी

🇮🇳Tamil

கௌதமி

கௌதம குழந்தை

🇮🇳Telugu

గౌతమీ

గౌతమ కుమార్తె

🇮🇳Marathi

Gautami

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Descendant of sage Gotama

🇧🇩Bengali

Gautami

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Descendant of sage Gotama

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

Gow-tuh-mee

/ɡɔːtəmiː/

Lucky number

6

Lucky day

Saturday

Lucky colors

PurpleBlueSilver

Life path

1

Lucky stone

Rose Quartz

Cultural & Spiritual notes

Gautami is a name that holds immense significance in Hindu culture, particularly in India. The name is associated with the great sage Valmiki, who is believed to have given the name 'Sita' to Goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Rama. Valmiki is said to have adopted Sita as his daughter and named her Gautami Putra (or Gautama Putri), meaning 'daughter of sage Gautama'. This name carries the blessings and wisdom of the sage, and is often given to children as a mark of respect and honor.

In Hinduism, the name Gautami holds great spiritual significance. It is believed that the name bears the power and blessings of the sage Gotama. Gotama was a revered sage in Hinduism, known for his deep wisdom and enlightenment. By adopting the name Gautami, one is believed to be connected to the spiritual lineage of Gotama, and is bestowed with the blessings of wisdom and knowledge. This name is also believed to bring peace, prosperity, and good fortune to the bearer.

Vedic name • Root: गौ + तमि • From the Vedic Sanskrit roots 'गौ' (cow) and 'तमि' (to cross or flow), symbolizing a river that nourishes and sustains life.

Historical references

Gautami Putra Satakarni was a Satavahana king ruling in the Deccan plateau from 76 to 130 AD. The Satavahanas were a major power in ancient India and at their height ruled over most of peninsular India.

76 - 130 AD

Gautami Balasri, also known as Matsyendranath or Shankaracharya, was an 11th century saint and philosopher who is one of the founders of the Nath sampradaya (tradition) in Hinduism. He is considered a precursor to the tantric movement in Hinduism.

11th Century

Notable people with this name

Gautami Kapoor (Indian actress)Gautami Tadimalla (Indian actress)

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