aisha

Aisha, also spelled Aisha or Aaisha, is a female given name of Arabic origin meaning "living" or "alive." The name is widely used in Muslim communities.

The most well-known bearer is Aisha bint Abi Bakr (c. 613–678 CE), a wife of the Prophet Muhammad and daughter of his companion Abu Bakr. In Islamic tradition she is remembered as a learned and influential figure who narrated many hadiths and contributed to early Islamic jurisprudence. Details of her life vary across sources; conventional accounts place her marriage to Muhammad during the early Medina period, with later tradition asserting she played a leading role in religious and political life after Muhammad's death. She is associated with stories about the early community and is often cited as a model of female scholarship.

Her influence is reflected in the prominent place she holds in Islamic literature and education. The name Aisha continues to be used globally, and it is common for individuals to bear it in honor of historical or religious associations. In modern times, people named Aisha appear in many domains, including culture, academia, and public life.