Ayesha
ay-EE-shah
Girl · Arabic
Meaning: Living, prosperous
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Aisha
Girl · Arabic · Medium name
- Meaning
- Alive, living, prosperous
- Pronunciation
- AY-ee-shuh
- Origin
- Arabic
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
From Arabic meaning alive or living.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Arabic, English
Commonly used in: United States, Middle East, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
AyeshaArabic / English
Variant transliteration.
Cultural associations
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Aisha
c. 614–678
Wife of the Prophet Muhammad, an important figure in early Islam.
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Behind the Name, Arabic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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