Aisha
Aisha is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Alive, living, she who lives well”.
| Meaning | Alive, living, she who lives well |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عائشة |
| Pronunciation | AH-ee-shah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Aisha
To live is the meaning of the Arabic root a-y-sh, so Aisha means living or alive and well. Its great popularity comes from Aisha bint Abi Bakr, wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. She was among the most important narrators of hadith and a scholar whom later generations deeply respected. The many local forms of the name, from Ayse to Aishatu, show how widely it has spread.
Is Aisha a Muslim name?
It ranks among the world's most popular Muslim names for girls in honour of Aisha, Mother of the Believers; the Quran does not mention the name, but she is held in high honour in Islamic tradition.
How popular is Aisha?
Every Muslim region uses it, in forms such as Ayse in Turkey, Ayesha in South Asia, Aishatu in northern Nigeria and Aicha in North Africa.
Gifts with the name Aisha
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Spellings and variants of Aisha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aisha mean?
Aisha means 'Alive, living, she who lives well'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aisha a Muslim name?
It ranks among the world's most popular Muslim names for girls in honour of Aisha, Mother of the Believers; the Quran does not mention the name, but she is held in high honour in Islamic tradition.
How do you pronounce Aisha?
Aisha is pronounced AH-ee-shah.
Is Aisha a boy or girl name?
Aisha is usually a girl name.