Gotami name meaning & origin

गौतमी

Meaning

Mahapajapati Gotami

The Buddha’s foster mother and the first nun

In its source language, Gotami means “Mahapajapati Gotami, the Buddha’s foster mother and the first nun”. It has Pali roots and a long history of use in Buddhist families.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

Pali

Language

Pali

Religion / Tradition

Buddhist

Name Type

Traditional

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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If your family follows Vedic naming, the starting sound comes from your baby’s Nakshatra and Pada — check whether Gotami fits it.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Mahapajapati Gotami

Gender Girl

Origin Pali

Language Pali

Religion / Tradition Buddhist

Name Type Traditional

Popularity Popular

Gotami, letter by letter

Gotami has 6 letters — 3 vowels (o, a, i) and 3 consonants. It begins with G and ends with I.

G 3 · O 7 · T 4 · A 1 · M 4 · I 1 = 20 → 2 + 0 = 2

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Gotami is 2, traditionally linked with Moon. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with G.

Questions About Gotami

What does the name Gotami mean?

In its source language, Gotami means “Mahapajapati Gotami, the Buddha’s foster mother and the first nun”. It has Pali roots and a long history of use in Buddhist families.

Is Gotami a boy’s or girl’s name?

Gotami is listed on TotsName as a girl’s name, most often given in Buddhist families.

What is the origin of Gotami?

Gotami is Pali in origin.

How is Gotami written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Gotami is written as गौतमी in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Gotami?

Gotami carries a popular rating on TotsName and begins with G.

Can Gotami determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Gotami. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Gotami does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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