History and Teachings of Nichiren Buddhism, p 9Śākyamuni was born as a prince to King Śuddhodana and Queen Māyā, and given the name Siddhārtha Gautama: Prince Siddhārtha of the Gautama Family. This was translated into Chinese as Xīdáduō. “Gautama” means “the largest ox” and “Siddhārtha” means “one who accomplishes his goal.”