عائشة

Aishatu

girlArabic, Hausa form

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

MeaningLiving, alive (form of Aisha)
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Hausa form
Arabic spellingعائشة
Pronunciationeye-SHAH-too
Arabic rootع ي ش (ʿ-y-sh) — to live
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Aishatu

Aishatu is the Hausa form of ʿĀʾisha. Hausa often keeps the Arabic feminine t and adds a final -u, giving Aishatu, just as Fatima becomes Fatimatu. The name is very common in northern Nigeria and Niger, and it honours ʿĀʾisha bint Abī Bakr, wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Aishatu a Muslim name?

Yes. Aishatu is a Muslim name, the Hausa form of Aisha.

Where is the name Aishatu used?

Very common in northern Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon.

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Spellings and variants of Aishatu

AishaAishatA'ishaAisatu

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aishatu mean?

Aishatu means 'Living, alive (form of Aisha)'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.

Is Aishatu a Muslim name?

Yes. Aishatu is a Muslim name, the Hausa form of Aisha.

How do you write Aishatu in Arabic?

Aishatu is written عائشة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Aishatu?

Aishatu is pronounced eye-SHAH-too.

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