Aisha
Aisha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Alive, living, she who lives well”.
| Meaning | Alive, living, she who lives well |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عائشة |
| Pronunciation | AH-ee-shah |
| Arabic root | ع ي ش (ʿ-y-sh) — to live |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Aisha
Aisha (عائشة) comes from the Arabic root ʿ-y-sh, 'to live'. The word ʿāʾisha means 'living' or 'alive', and many explain it more fully as 'she who lives well' or 'one who lives a good, prosperous life', since the root also covers livelihood and daily bread, as in maʿīsha. All these translations describe the same idea: a life that is full and well lived.
The name is honoured above all because of ʿĀʾisha bint Abī Bakr, wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and one of the Mothers of the Believers. She was among the most important narrators of hadith and was consulted by Companions on questions of law and religion. Her example has made Aisha one of the most widely used girls' names in the Muslim world, and it has taken many local forms: Ayesha in South Asia, Ayşe in Turkey, Aïcha in North Africa and French-speaking countries, Aishatu in northern Nigeria and Caasho in Somalia. Pronunciation in Arabic is closest to AH-ee-shah, with three syllables, though many English speakers say eye-EE-shah.
Famous people named Aisha
- Aisha bint Abi Bakr — wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Mother of the Believers
- Aisha Buhari — former First Lady of Nigeria
Is Aisha a Muslim name?
Yes. Aisha is one of the most popular Muslim girl names in the world. It was the name of Aisha bint Abi Bakr, a Mother of the Believers.
Is Aisha in the Quran?
The name is not mentioned in the Quran, but Aisha is honoured in Islamic tradition as one of the Mothers of the Believers.
Where is the name Aisha used?
Used across the whole Muslim world. Common forms include Ayesha in South Asia, Ayşe in Turkey, Aïcha in North Africa and Aishatu in northern Nigeria.
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 comes from Arabic.
Is Aisha a Muslim name?
Yes. Aisha is one of the most popular Muslim girl names in the world. It was the name of Aisha bint Abi Bakr, a Mother of the Believers.
How do you write Aisha in Arabic?
Aisha is written عائشة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Aisha?
Aisha is pronounced AH-ee-shah.
Is Aisha mentioned in the Quran?
The name is not mentioned in the Quran, but Aisha is honoured in Islamic tradition as one of the Mothers of the Believers.
What is the Turkish form of Aisha?
In Turkish the name is Ayşe.
Is Ayesha the same name as Aisha?
Yes. Ayesha is the usual South Asian spelling of the Arabic name Aisha.