Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, was the founder of Buddhism.
Gautama or Gautam may also 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
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