عائشة

Aisata

girlWest African (Fula / Mande) form of Arabic ʿĀʾisha

Aisata is a Muslim girl name meaning “Living, alive (form of Aisha)”.

MeaningLiving, alive (form of Aisha)
GenderGirl
OriginWest African (Fula / Mande) form of Arabic ʿĀʾisha
Arabic spellingعائشة
Pronunciationeye-SAH-tah
Arabic rootع ي ش (ʿ-y-sh) — to live
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Aisata

Aisata is a West African form of ʿĀʾisha, more often spelled Aissata or Aïssata. It is typical of Fula and Mande-speaking communities in Guinea, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone, where Arabic names took local endings, much as Hausa uses Aishatu. It honours ʿĀʾisha, wife of the Prophet ﷺ and Mother of the Believers.

Is Aisata a Muslim name?

Yes. Aisata is a West African Muslim name, a local form of Aisha.

Where is the name Aisata used?

Found in Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Gambia.

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Spellings and variants of Aisata

AissataAïssataAissatouAisha

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aisata mean?

Aisata means 'Living, alive (form of Aisha)'. It comes from West African (Fula / Mande) form of Arabic ʿĀʾisha.

Is Aisata a Muslim name?

Yes. Aisata is a West African Muslim name, a local form of Aisha.

How do you write Aisata in Arabic?

Aisata is written عائشة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Aisata?

Aisata is pronounced eye-SAH-tah.

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