Aaisha
Aaisha is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Living, alive; she who thrives”.
| Meaning | Living, alive; she who thrives |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عائشة |
| Pronunciation | AA-ee-shah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Aaisha
Aaisha means alive or living well. It is a spelling of ʿĀʾisha, which comes from the Arabic root ʿ-y-sh, 'to live'. The name belonged to ʿĀʾisha, daughter of Abū Bakr, who married the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is honoured as a Mother of the Believers and became one of the most important sources of hadith and a teacher to the early Muslim community, and the doubled 'aa' is simply a South Asian way of writing her name.
Is Aaisha a Muslim name?
Aaisha honours ʿĀʾisha, Mother of the Believers, and is one of the most cherished names in the Muslim world.
How popular is Aaisha?
Muslims everywhere use the name, and Aaisha is the South Asian spelling of Aisha.
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Spellings and variants of Aaisha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aaisha mean?
Aaisha means 'Living, alive; she who thrives'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aaisha a Muslim name?
Aaisha honours ʿĀʾisha, Mother of the Believers, and is one of the most cherished names in the Muslim world.
How do you pronounce Aaisha?
Aaisha is pronounced AA-ee-shah.
Is Aaisha a boy or girl name?
Aaisha is usually a girl name.