Gautama, Gautam or Gotama may refer to: Ancient sages and philosophers Akṣapāda Gautama, a Hindu sage and founder of the Nyaya school of Hindu philosophy: see Nyāya Sūtras Indrabhuti Gautama, chief disciple of Mahavira Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism Gautama Maharishi, one of the Saptarshis in Hinduism who authored hymns in Mandala 1 of the Rigveda Clans Gautam Brahmins, a sub-group of Hindu Brahmins in India Gautam Rajputs, a sub-clan of Rajputs found in North India Etymology Gautam (Etymology) Nepali name Gautam (Nepali name) Gautam as first name Gautam Adani, Indian industrialist Gautam Bhatia (architect) Gautam Bhatia (lawyer) Gautam Choudhury, Indian musician Gautam Gambhir, Indian cricketer Gautam Gulati, Indian actor Gautham Krishn, South Indian actor Gautam Navlakha, a veteran activist from the People's Union for Democratic Rights, Delhi