Name meaning
Aisha Name Meaning - Living (Arabic)
- Meaning
- Living, alive
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- A-I-SHA
Aisha means "Living, alive" (Arabic). Etymologically, Aisha belongs to Arabic naming and is usually defined as "Living." Aisha (عائشة) means living or alive in Arabic.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Etymologically, Aisha belongs to Arabic naming and is usually defined as "Living." Aisha (عائشة) means living or alive in Arabic.
Origin and Historical Usage
Aisha (عائشة) means living or alive in Arabic. Aisha bint Abi Bakr was the beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad and one of Islam's most important early scholars. She narrated thousands of hadiths and is called 'Mother of the Believers.'
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- A-I-SHA
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Aisha is heard in Arabic-heritage families and among parents who want a name tied to Arabic sound. English speakers may need one pronunciation cue; after that it is usually easy to remember.
Popularity
In NameBloom's internal list, Aisha sits around #8 — widely recognized. National statistics (SSA, ONS, etc.) may differ.
Notable People Named Aisha
- AAisha (wife of Prophet Muhammad)
- AAisha Tyler
- AAisha Khan
- AAisha Dee
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Aysha — alternate form of Aisha
- Ayesha — alternate form of Aisha
- Aischa — alternate form of Aisha
- Aicha — alternate form of Aisha
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