Aishah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Aishah

What is the meaning of the name Aishah ?

The baby name Aishah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EYE-shə (/ˈaɪʃə/). Arabic approximation: AA-sha ([ʕaːʃa]).

Aishah is Arabic in Origin.

Aishah is the Arabic feminine name ʿĀʾishah (عائشة), from the Semitic root ʿ‑y‑sh “to live,” conveying meanings such as “alive,” “living,” and “prosperous.” The final h reflects the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa and is a faithful transliteration; spellings without it are equally common. The name appears throughout the Arabic-speaking world and the wider Muslim diaspora, appreciated for its life-affirming sense and graceful sound.

Its prominence traces to Aishah bint Abī Bakr, a leading transmitter of hadith and influential wife of the Prophet Muhammad, which ensured the name’s enduring esteem from the 7th century onward. Usage spans North and West Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Common variants include Aisha, Ayesha, Aysha, Aïcha/Aicha (French), Aisyah/Aisya (Malay-Indonesian), and Aishat/Aisat (Russian/Central Asian forms). Diminutives such as Isha occur in some communities, though they may coincide with unrelated names. Meaning-centred interpretations often emphasize vitality, flourishing, and blessed longevity.