Ayyash
Ayyash is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Full of life, long-lived”.
| Meaning | Full of life, long-lived |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عيّاش |
| Pronunciation | eye-YAHSH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Ayyash
Ayyash is an intensive form of the Arabic root ʿ-y-sh, 'to live', and describes someone brimming with life. Among the early Companions was ʿAyyāsh ibn Abī Rabīʿa, a Makkan who accepted Islam early. He emigrated first to Abyssinia and later to Madinah, and the Prophet ﷺ prayed for him when he was kept back in Makkah. Today it is also a surname in Palestine and Jordan.
Is Ayyash a Muslim name?
Ayyash is an Arabic Muslim name carried by the Companion ʿAyyāsh ibn Abī Rabīʿa.
How popular is Ayyash?
It is mainly found in the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula, as a first name and as a surname.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayyash mean?
Ayyash means 'Full of life, long-lived'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ayyash a Muslim name?
Ayyash is an Arabic Muslim name carried by the Companion ʿAyyāsh ibn Abī Rabīʿa.
How do you pronounce Ayyash?
Ayyash is pronounced eye-YAHSH.
Is Ayyash a boy or girl name?
Ayyash is usually a boy name.