Maisha
Maisha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Life, living well”.
| Meaning | Life, living well |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Swahili, from Arabic maʿīsha |
| Arabic spelling | معيشة |
| Pronunciation | mah-EE-shah |
| Arabic root | ع ي ش (ʿ-y-sh) — to live |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Maisha
Maisha is the Swahili word for 'life', borrowed from Arabic maʿīsha, meaning livelihood or way of living. It became a popular girl's name in East Africa and is also widely used in Bangladesh, where it is understood simply as 'life' or 'lively'. The Arabic root ʿ-y-sh is the same one behind the name Aisha.
Is Maisha a Muslim name?
Yes. Maisha comes from an Arabic word (maʿīsha) and is used by Muslim families in East Africa and South Asia. Its meaning, life and livelihood, is entirely positive.
Is Maisha in the Quran?
The word maʿīsha appears in the Quran: 'We have apportioned among them their livelihood (maʿīshatahum) in the life of this world' (Quran 43:32).
Where is the name Maisha used?
Popular in Kenya, Tanzania and Bangladesh, and among their diaspora communities.
Gifts with the name Maisha
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Spellings and variants of Maisha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maisha mean?
Maisha means 'Life, living well'. It comes from Swahili, from Arabic maʿīsha.
Is Maisha a Muslim name?
Yes. Maisha comes from an Arabic word (maʿīsha) and is used by Muslim families in East Africa and South Asia. Its meaning, life and livelihood, is entirely positive.
How do you write Maisha in Arabic?
Maisha is written معيشة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Maisha?
Maisha is pronounced mah-EE-shah.
Is Maisha mentioned in the Quran?
The word maʿīsha appears in the Quran: 'We have apportioned among them their livelihood (maʿīshatahum) in the life of this world' (Quran 43:32).