Aiysha
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Aiysha
The name 'Aiysha' means "alive" or "living" and derives from the Arabic root *ʿ-y-sh* (ع-ي-ش), related to life and livelihood.
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Etymology
The name 'Aiysha' means "alive" or "living" and derives from the Arabic root *ʿ-y-sh* (ع-ي-ش), related to life and livelihood. It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, most notably as the name of Aisha bint Abu Bakr, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a prominent figure in early Islamic history.
Aiysha currently ranks #17,101 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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