Ayesha Name Meaning & Origin
Ayesha
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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variant spelling of Aisha
Pronounced: eye-YEE-shah or EYE-shah.
GENDER: Feminine
USAGE: Arabic, Urdu
OTHER SCRIPTS: عائشة (Arabic), عائشہ (Urdu)- Personal experiences with the name Ayesha
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Variant transcription of AISHA.
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Ayesha Curry: Renowned chef & wife of basketball player Steph Curry
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Ayesha from the Marvel comics, also known as Her, who is an ally to Adam Warlock and was created by scientists.
Ayesha from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a different character to the comic version, she was a high priestess and created Adam Warlock.