Ayisha
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ayisha
The name 'Ayisha' means "alive" or "living" and derives from the Arabic root *ʿ-y-sh* (ع-ي-ش), signifying life and vitality.
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Etymology
The name 'Ayisha' means "alive" or "living" and derives from the Arabic root *ʿ-y-sh* (ع-ي-ش), signifying life and vitality. It is predominantly used in Islamic cultures as a variant of 'Aisha', notably borne by Aisha bint Abi Bakr, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a key figure in early Islamic history.
Ayisha currently ranks #8,947 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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