Aisyah
Aisyah is a Muslim girl name of Malay / Indonesian form of Arabic ʿĀʾisha origin, meaning “Living, alive (form of Aisha)”.
| Meaning | Living, alive (form of Aisha) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Malay / Indonesian form of Arabic ʿĀʾisha |
| Written as | عائشة |
| Pronunciation | eye-SHAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Aisyah
In standard Malay and Indonesian spelling the sound sh is shown as sy, and an h is added to mark the feminine ending, which turns Aisha into Aisyah. Its root a-y-sh means to live. In Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia it ranks among the favourite names for girls, frequently in combinations such as Nur Aisyah, and it honours Aisha, Mother of the Believers.
Is Aisyah a Muslim name?
It is the standard Malay and Indonesian way of writing the Muslim name Aisha.
How popular is Aisyah?
Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia all use it in great numbers.
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Spellings and variants of Aisyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aisyah mean?
Aisyah means 'Living, alive (form of Aisha)'. It is of Malay / Indonesian form of Arabic ʿĀʾisha origin.
Is Aisyah a Muslim name?
It is the standard Malay and Indonesian way of writing the Muslim name Aisha.
How do you pronounce Aisyah?
Aisyah is pronounced eye-SHAH.
Is Aisyah a boy or girl name?
Aisyah is usually a girl name.