عائشة

Aaisha

girlArabic

Aaisha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Living, alive; she who lives well”.

MeaningLiving, alive; she who lives well
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعائشة
PronunciationAA-ee-shah
Arabic rootع ي ش (ʿ-y-sh) — to live
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Aaisha

Aaisha is a spelling of ʿĀʾisha, from the root ʿ-y-sh, 'to live', so it means 'alive' or 'living a good life'. It was the name of ʿĀʾisha bint Abī Bakr, wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and a Mother of the Believers, who became one of the most important narrators of hadith and a teacher of the early community.

Is Aaisha a Muslim name?

Yes. Aaisha is one of the best-loved Muslim names, honouring ʿĀʾisha, Mother of the Believers.

Where is the name Aaisha used?

Used by Muslims everywhere; Aaisha is a 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 lives well'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Aaisha a Muslim name?

Yes. Aaisha is one of the best-loved Muslim names, honouring ʿĀʾisha, Mother of the Believers.

How do you write Aaisha in Arabic?

Aaisha is written عائشة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Aaisha?

Aaisha is pronounced AA-ee-shah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.