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Aisyah

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Meaning

Alive

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Sahabiyyah

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic عائشة
Urdu عائشہ
Persian آیسیه
Bengali আইসিয়াহ
Pashto عایشه

Alternate Spellings

Aisyah is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Indonesian roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Alive', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Indonesian regions, Aisyah has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Aisyah, like Aisha, comes from the Arabic root '-y-sh, meaning "living."

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Etymology

The Indonesian form of the Arabic Aisha ('living, lively') - honoring Aisha bint Abi Bakr, wife of the Prophet Muhammad.

Islamic Significance

Life is framed in the Quran as a test rather than a possession: he created death and life to test which of you is best in deed (67:2).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Indonesian Muslim communities.