Aisha
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Origin of the name Aisha:
Derived from the Arabic 'Āisha (alive and well), which is from 'āsha (to live). The name is borne by the Prophet Muhammad's third and favorite wife.
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Was the third wife of the Prophet Muhammad and is often referred to by the title "The Mother of Believers". She is held in high regard by Muslims, sh'a muslims love all the prophet wife's and have respect to them.
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Aisha Tyler - American actress
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Aisha is the name of Stevie Wonder's daughter for whom the song "Isn't she Lovely" was written. Her name is mentioned in the song.
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Global Popularity of the Name Aisha
- #222 in Canada (Alberta)
- #225 in Scotland
- #237 in Norway
- #351 in Canada (Quebec)
- #764 in United States
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