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Aisha
eye-EE-shuh
Aisha (name) means a female given name of Arabic origin, historically borne by one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad. Example: “Aisha is one of the most popular given names across the Muslim world.”
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A female given name of Arabic origin, historically borne by one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad.
"After a passing driver yelled at Aisha Lbhalla to “not blow up a building” and another man made obscene gestures and tailgated her on the way home, Lbhalla organized the self-defense class in Tennessee."
— Kyung Lah, Fearing attacks, Muslim women learn self-defense (2016)
"Aisha is one of the most popular given names across the Muslim world."
How to use Aisha
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA widely used Arabic female name carrying strong religious and historical associations.
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Etymology
From Arabic ʿĀʾisha, related to a word meaning "living" or "she who lives."
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What does “Aisha” mean?
The word “Aisha” means a female given name of Arabic origin, historically borne by one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad. In plain terms, a widely used Arabic female name carrying strong religious and historical associations.
How do you pronounce “Aisha”?
“Aisha” is pronounced eye-EE-shuh (/aɪˈiːʃə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aisha” in a sentence?
Here is “Aisha” used in a sentence: “Aisha is one of the most popular given names across the Muslim world.”
What part of speech is “Aisha”?
“Aisha” is a name.
Where does the word “Aisha” come from?
The word “Aisha” comes from Arabic. From Arabic ʿĀʾisha, related to a word meaning "living" or "she who lives.".
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