Mwanaisha

girlSwahili, Mwana + Arabic ʿĀʾisha

Mwanaisha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Daughter of Aisha; lively”.

MeaningDaughter of Aisha; lively
GenderGirl
OriginSwahili, Mwana + Arabic ʿĀʾisha
Pronunciationmwah-nah-EE-shah
Arabic rootع ي ش (ʿ-y-sh) — to live
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mwanaisha

Mwanaisha joins the Swahili mwana, 'child' or 'lady', with Aisha, the name of the Prophet's wife ʿĀʾisha, which means 'living' or 'alive'. Swahili often forms girls' names this way, with Mwana- as a respectful prefix. The name can also honour a grandmother called Aisha.

Is Mwanaisha a Muslim name?

Yes. Mwanaisha is a Muslim name from the Swahili coast, built on Aisha, the name of the Prophet's wife ʿAʾisha.

Where is the name Mwanaisha used?

Common in Tanzania, Zanzibar and coastal Kenya.

Gifts with the name Mwanaisha

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.

Spellings and variants of Mwanaisha

MwanaashaMwanaeshaMwaisha

More girl names like Mwanaisha

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mwanaisha mean?

Mwanaisha means 'Daughter of Aisha; lively'. It comes from Swahili, Mwana + Arabic ʿĀʾisha.

Is Mwanaisha a Muslim name?

Yes. Mwanaisha is a Muslim name from the Swahili coast, built on Aisha, the name of the Prophet's wife ʿAʾisha.

How do you pronounce Mwanaisha?

Mwanaisha is pronounced mwah-nah-EE-shah.

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