Girl name
Aisha name meaning
“living; full of life”
Aisha means “living” or “full of life.” It comes from Arabic ʿĀʾisha, a feminine name derived from the root meaning “to live.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it shares its source with Ayşe, while Aişe and Aishe are related spellings within the same name family.
What does Aisha mean?
Living; full of life
In Turkish: yaşayan; hayat dolu
Aisha is an international Latin-script rendering of the name known in Turkish as Ayşe, retaining its association with life. It has a clear historical connection with Aisha, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Aişe and Âişe represent the same name rather than separate meanings or roots.
Origin of the name Aisha
Arabic ʿĀʾisha is a feminine form derived from the root meaning to live. It is the source of the Turkish name Ayşe.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Aisha
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aisha/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عائشه |
| Arabic | عائشة |
Is Aisha a girl’s name?
Yes, Aisha is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Aisha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Aisha
Names with related meanings
- Umay♀Protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief
- Ayşe♀Living woman
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Havva♀Life
- Nefes♀Breath
- Reyyan♀Quenched with water
- Ayşenur♀Ayşe combined with Nur, meaning light
- Cansu♀Water of life
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Havvanur♀Havva combined with light
- Hayat♀Life, the state of being alive
- Nihal♀Young tree
Famous people named Aisha
- Aisha Nazlı
FAQ about the name Aisha
What is the meaning of Aisha?
Aisha means “living; full of life”. Arabic ʿĀʾisha is a feminine form derived from the root meaning to live. It is the source of the Turkish name Ayşe.
Is Aisha a girl’s name?
Yes, Aisha is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Aisha in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Aisha nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Aisha?
Aisha is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Aisha have?
Aisha has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Aisha?
Aisha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Aisha?
Notable people named Aisha include Aisha Nazlı.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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