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