عائشة

Aishat

girlYoruba form of Arabic ʿĀʾisha

Aishat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Living, full of life”.

MeaningLiving, full of life
GenderGirl
OriginYoruba form of Arabic ʿĀʾisha
Arabic spellingعائشة
PronunciationAH-ee-shaht
Arabic rootع ي ش (ʿ-y-sh) — to live
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Aishat

Aishat is the Yoruba form of ʿĀʾisha, 'alive' or 'living well', with the Arabic feminine ending kept as -at. ʿĀʾisha bint Abī Bakr, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, was one of the most important transmitters of hadith and a teacher of the early community. Aishat is one of the best-loved names among Yoruba Muslims.

Is Aishat a Muslim name?

Yes. Aishat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of ʿĀʾisha, wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Where is the name Aishat used?

Very common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.

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Spellings and variants of Aishat

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aishat mean?

Aishat means 'Living, full of life'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic ʿĀʾisha.

Is Aishat a Muslim name?

Yes. Aishat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of ʿĀʾisha, wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

How do you write Aishat in Arabic?

Aishat is written عائشة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Aishat?

Aishat is pronounced AH-ee-shaht.

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