عائشة

Ayisha

girlArabic

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

MeaningLiving, full of life
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعائشة
Pronunciationah-YEE-shah
Arabic rootع ي ش (ʿ-y-sh) — to live
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ayisha

Ayisha is a spelling of ʿĀʾisha that writes the glide between the two vowels as y, matching the way the name is spoken. It means 'alive' or 'living well'. ʿĀʾisha bint Abī Bakr, wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, was a leading scholar of the early community who narrated more than two thousand hadith.

Is Ayisha a Muslim name?

Yes. Ayisha is a spelling of Aisha, the name of the Mother of the Believers Aisha bint Abi Bakr. It is one of the most popular Muslim girls' names.

Where is the name Ayisha used?

Used worldwide; the Ayisha spelling is common in Ghana, Nigeria, India and the diaspora.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ayisha mean?

Ayisha means 'Living, full of life'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Ayisha a Muslim name?

Yes. Ayisha is a spelling of Aisha, the name of the Mother of the Believers Aisha bint Abi Bakr. It is one of the most popular Muslim girls' names.

How do you write Ayisha in Arabic?

Ayisha is written عائشة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ayisha?

Ayisha is pronounced ah-YEE-shah.

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