عریشہ

Areesha

girlUrdu, from Arabic

Areesha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Usually explained as throne-like, exalted”.

MeaningUsually explained as throne-like, exalted
GenderGirl
OriginUrdu, from Arabic
Arabic spellingعریشہ
Pronunciationah-REE-shah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Areesha

Areesha is a modern South Asian girls' name. It is usually linked to the Arabic ʿarsh (throne) and explained as 'exalted' or 'of the throne', though in Arabic ʿarīsh/ʿarīsha actually means a trellis or shaded bower. The name is not classical but is well established in Pakistan.

Is Areesha a Muslim name?

Areesha is used by Muslim families, especially in Pakistan, and is built from Arabic, though it is not a classical Arabic name.

Where is the name Areesha used?

Popular in Pakistan and among Indian Muslims.

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Spellings and variants of Areesha

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Areesha mean?

Areesha means 'Usually explained as throne-like, exalted'. It comes from Urdu, from Arabic.

Is Areesha a Muslim name?

Areesha is used by Muslim families, especially in Pakistan, and is built from Arabic, though it is not a classical Arabic name.

How do you write Areesha in Arabic?

Areesha is written عریشہ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Areesha?

Areesha is pronounced ah-REE-shah.

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