Aişə means “living, full of life”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
- Aişə is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Aişə mean?
Literally: Arabic ʿāʾisha 'living'
Literal meaning
Aişə is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic عَائِشَة. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Meaning themes: Life and soul
Aişə in Azerbaijani
What does Aişə mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Aişə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “living, full of life” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Aişə come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic عَائِشَة.[1]✓ Documented
Arabic, compound. From Arabic ʿāʾisha 'living'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Aişə a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Aişə is documented as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Aişə across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | AişəLatin | Girl | same as above: “living, full of life” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Aişə
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aişə[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Aişə
Sibling names for Aişə
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Aişə rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KönülGirl“heart, soul”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme life and soul
- ElcanBoy“soul of the people”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme life and soul
- YəhyaBoy“life, livelihood; to live, may he live”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme life and soul
- RuhəngizGirl“soul-stirring, uplifting”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme life and soul
- HəvvaGirl“living, life”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme life and soul
- RəvanəGirl“flowing; soul”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme life and soul
- RəvanBoy“flowing; soul”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme life and soul
- GülruxGirl“flower of joy, of life; giver of spirit and life”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme life and soul
Common questions about Aişə
What does the name Aişə mean?
Aişə means “living, full of life”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Aişə a girl's or a boy's name?
Aişə is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Aişə come from?
Aişə is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Aişə?
Aişə is recorded for Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Aişə have?
Aişə has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Aişə”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93645522. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: From Arabic عَائِشَة (ʕāʔiša); headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
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