Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was widely known by several epithets. 'Shakyamuni' translates to 'the sage of the Shakya clan', referring to his lineage. 'Tathagata' is a title often used in Buddhist scriptures, meaning 'one who has come thus' or 'the enlightened one', signifying his attainment of enlightenment. 'Nayaputta' is also a recognized epithet, sometimes translated as 'son of the people' or related to 'Nayaka' meaning leader, highlighting his role as a spiritual guide.