Gautama (disambiguation)

Gautama (or Gautam) may refer to:

Ancient sages and philosophers

• Gautama Maharishi, one of the Saptarshi in Hinduism who authored hymns in Mandala 1 of the Rigveda
• Gautama Swami, a chief disciple of Mahavira, also known as Indrabhuti
• The Buddha, Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, also known as Gautama Buddha

Etymology

• Gautama (etymology), meaning and history of the name "Gautam/ Gautama"

See Also

Clans/ Subgroups

• Gautam Brahmins, a subgroup of Hindu Brahmins in India
• Gautam Rajputs, a sub-clan of Rajputs found in North India

Gautam (first name)

• Gautam (given name), the list of persons of Indian origin having "Gautam" as first (or given) name

Gautam (Nepali name)

• Gautam (Nepali name), the list of persons of Nepali origin having "Gautam" as last name

Places

• Gautam Ashram, the gurukul of the ancient Indian philosopher Gautama Akshapada