Ayesha
/ah-YEH-shah/ Arabic Female
Meaning & Origin
Ayesha is a Arabic name meaning "Alive, She who l...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Austria, Bangladesh, BE. The name Ayesha originates from Arabic, derived from the root 'ع ي ش' ('ʿ-y-sh') which relates to life, living, and prosperity.
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Female
Phonetic ah-YEH-shah
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ah-YEH-shah. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ayesha
- · Aisha bint Abi Bakr - Wife of Prophet Muhammad
- · Ayesha Curry - Cookbook Author
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