عائشة

Aïssatou

girlFula/Wolof form of Arabic Aisha

Aïssatou is a Muslim girl name meaning “Alive, living; form of Aisha”.

MeaningAlive, living; form of Aisha
GenderGirl
OriginFula/Wolof form of Arabic Aisha
Arabic spellingعائشة
Pronunciationah-ee-sah-TOO
Arabic rootع ي ش (ʿ-y-sh) — to live
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Aïssatou

Aïssatou is the West African form of ʿĀʾisha, wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and one of the most important transmitters of hadith. The feminine ending is sounded as -tou, as in many Fula and Wolof names. It is one of the most common girls' names in Guinea and Senegal, with short forms such as Aissa and Satou.

Is Aïssatou a Muslim name?

Yes. Aïssatou is a Muslim name, a West African form of ʿĀʾisha, Mother of the Believers.

Where is the name Aïssatou used?

Very common in Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Niger and Cameroon.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aïssatou mean?

Aïssatou means 'Alive, living; form of Aisha'. It comes from Fula/Wolof form of Arabic Aisha.

Is Aïssatou a Muslim name?

Yes. Aïssatou is a Muslim name, a West African form of ʿĀʾisha, Mother of the Believers.

How do you write Aïssatou in Arabic?

Aïssatou is written عائشة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Aïssatou?

Aïssatou is pronounced ah-ee-sah-TOO.

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