Aysha
Aysha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Alive, living, prosperous”.
| Meaning | Alive, living, prosperous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عائشة |
| Pronunciation | EYE-shah |
| Arabic root | ع ي ش (ʿ-y-sh) — to live |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Aysha
Aysha is one of many English spellings of ʿĀʾisha, which comes from the root ʿ-y-sh, 'to live', and so means 'living' or 'one who lives well'. ʿĀʾisha bint Abī Bakr was a wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and one of the Mothers of the Believers. She narrated a vast number of hadith and was consulted by Companions on law and the Prophet's practice.
Is Aysha a Muslim name?
Yes. Aysha is a Muslim name, a spelling of Aisha, the name of the Prophet's wife ʿĀʾisha, Mother of the Believers.
Where is the name Aysha used?
Used by Muslims everywhere; the Aysha spelling is common in South Asia, Britain and the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Aysha
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Spellings and variants of Aysha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aysha mean?
Aysha means 'Alive, living, prosperous'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Aysha a Muslim name?
Yes. Aysha is a Muslim name, a spelling of Aisha, the name of the Prophet's wife ʿĀʾisha, Mother of the Believers.
How do you write Aysha in Arabic?
Aysha is written عائشة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Aysha?
Aysha is pronounced EYE-shah.