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    Buddhist Baby Boy Names Starting With G

    10 names with meanings and origins.

    10 Buddhist boy names that start with G. Buddhist names often come from Pali and Sanskrit and refer to enlightenment, compassion and the life of the Buddha, such as Siddharth and Bodhi.

    Popular buddhist boy names with G: Gautam, Goutam, Gautama. Open any name for its meaning, Devanagari or native spelling, rashi and nakshatra.

    Top picks

    1. Gautam — “Name of the Buddha”
    2. Goutam — “Goutam is the respected name of the Buddha, a name that embodies enlightenment, peace, and profound wisdom.”
    3. Gautama — “A significant name in Indian history, most famously known as the personal name of the Buddha.”
    4. Gawutham — “A variant of Gautam, a Sanskrit name meaning a wise one or disciple of the Buddha.”
    5. Gihan — “World, universe”
    6. Gotam — “From the root for enlightenment, it is the name of Lord Buddha. Signifies one who brings wisdom and light to others; a name of high regard.”
    7. Gowthama — “Refers to Gautama Buddha or one who has conquered darkness”
    8. Gowthaman — “Refers to Gautama Buddha or one who has conquered darkness”
    9. Gowthem — “Refers to the lineage or teachings of Gautama Buddha. It is used to honor an association with wisdom, enlightenment, and peace.”
    10. Gutam — “Means "one who is enlightened"; from the Sanskrit name Gautama, often referring to a wise person or Buddha.”
    • Gautamगौतम

      Boy · Indian · “Name of the Buddha”

    • Gautamaगौतम

      Boy · Indian · “A significant name in Indian history, most famously known as the personal name of the Buddha.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Gautam, a Sanskrit name meaning a wise one or disciple of the Buddha.”

    • Boy · Sinhala · “World, universe”

    • Boy · Indian · “From the root for enlightenment, it is the name of Lord Buddha. Signifies one who brings wisdom and light to others; a name of high regard.”

    • Goutamगौतम

      Boy · Indian · “Goutam is the respected name of the Buddha, a name that embodies enlightenment, peace, and profound wisdom.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Refers to Gautama Buddha or one who has conquered darkness”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Refers to Gautama Buddha or one who has conquered darkness”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Refers to the lineage or teachings of Gautama Buddha. It is used to honor an association with wisdom, enlightenment, and peace.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Means "one who is enlightened"; from the Sanskrit name Gautama, often referring to a wise person or Buddha.”

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