Aisha
In Arabic: عَائِشَة
The name of the Mother of the Believers رضي الله عنها; linguistically tied to living/being settled and at peace.
اسم أمّ المؤمنين رضي الله عنها، ومعناه العيش والطمأنينة في القلب والبيت.
- Girl name
- Companion
- Faith
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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As a child
Called at home
عَائِشَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm عَائِشَة.
Names similar to Aisha
- KhadijahKhadijah bint Khuwaylid, رضي الله عنها—wife of the Prophet ﷺ and among the first to affirm himLearn more
- MaymunaA name of the Mother of the Believers; it conveys blessing, goodness, and reassurance.Learn more
- Umm AymanA Sahabiyya kunya; she is also mentioned as Baraka in some narrations. Her service in the Prophet’s ﷺ household and her companionship are established historically.Learn more
- Umm HabibahThe kunya of Umm Habibah رضي الله عنها—steadfast in faith and known for integrity in her householdLearn more
Questions parents ask
- What does the name Aisha mean?
- The name of the Mother of the Believers رضي الله عنها; linguistically tied to living/being settled and at peace.
- Is Aisha a boy or a girl name?
- Aisha is a girl name.
- How is Aisha written in English?
- Aisha in Arabic: عَائِشَة.
- Does Aisha fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.