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Aisha

Aisha is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "alive and well." Especially popular among Muslim families, Aisha was Muhammad's favorite wife, making this lovely name and its myriad variations hugely popular among Muslims and also African-Americans.  It also has plenty of universal appeal as it offers a sweet alternative to girl names Alicia and Ash. If you're looking for a different spelling, Aisha has several variations, including Ayesha and Aishah. Whether you want to celebrate your faith or ancestral heritage, a sweet name like Aisha will serve baby well throughout their life.
Arabic, Swahili Female
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Meaning

Living, prosperous/ alive, well

Popularity

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Pronunciation

eye-EE-shah

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Islamic

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Traits

  • Vibrant
  • Intelligent
  • Compassionate
  • Confident

Compatibility

Aisha pairs well with a variety of sibling names, especially those of Arabic or Islamic origin. It also works beautifully as a middle name, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to the full name. Culturally, Aisha is a timeless and versatile choice that can be styled in both traditional and modern ways.

Vibrant Intelligent Compassionate Confident

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Aisha Tyler

Aisha Tyler

Actress, Comedian, Director

Born: September 18, 1970 · San Francisco, California, USA

Portrait of Aisha Hinds

Aisha Hinds

Actress

Born: November 13, 1975 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Portrait of Aisha Dee

Aisha Dee

Actress, Singer

Born: September 13, 1993 · Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Portrait of Aisha Alhassan

Aisha Alhassan

Politician, Lawyer

Born: September 16, 1959 · Jalingo, Nigeria

Portrait of Aisha Buhari

Aisha Buhari

First Lady of Nigeria

Born: February 17, 1971 · Adamawa State, Nigeria

Portrait of Aisha Praught Leer

Aisha Praught Leer

Athlete (Track and Field)

Born: December 14, 1989 · Illinois, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Aisha Original form
  • Ayesha Arabic variant
  • Ayşe Turkish
  • Aïcha French
  • Aishat Russian
  • Arabic
  • Hindi
  • Korean
  • Chinese
  • Japanese

Cultural Adaptations

  • عائشة (A'ishah) Arabic
  • आइशा (Ā'ishā) Hindi
  • 아이샤 (Aisha) Korean
  • 艾莎 (Àishā) Chinese
  • アイーシャ (Aīsha) Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aisha

What does Aisha mean?
Living, prosperous/ alive, well
What is the origin of Aisha?
Aisha has Arabic, Swahili origins.
Is Aisha popular?
Aisha has been viewed 86 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Aisha?
Similar names include Malaika, Bree, Kayden, Zion, Saba.
How do you pronounce Aisha?
Aisha is pronounced eye-EE-shah.

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