Aisha
alive, living
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- Somalia
- Pronunciation
- AH-ee-shah
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Aisha
Aisha is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning "alive, living". It is most commonly used in Muslim families and is especially popular in Somalia.
Aisha was the Prophet Muhammad's wife and one of the earliest transmitters of hadith, remembered for scholarship as much as for her place in his household. The name is a top choice in Turkey (Ayşe), Morocco (Aïcha), Nigeria and Pakistan, and it has a long independent history in African American families in the US.
Variants and spellings: Ayesha, Aicha, Aïcha, Ayşe.
Popularity trend: Aisha has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Aisha
- What does the name Aisha mean?
- Aisha means "alive, living". It's a girl name of Arabic origin, most commonly used in Muslim families and popular in Somalia.
- Where does the name Aisha come from?
- Aisha originates from Arabic. On Babbloom it's classified in the Muslim naming tradition.
- Is Aisha a boy or girl name?
- Aisha is a girl name.