Lord Buddha; the enlightened one; bright light
Gowtham is a variant of Gautama, the family name of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha. It is derived from the Sanskrit words 'gau' meaning cow or ox and 'tama' meaning best, though it is most commonly associated with spiritual enlightenment and wisdom in modern contexts.
Less common today
Gowtham isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,634 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian film director and screenwriter
Indian film director
