
Aisha (Arabic: عائشة, romanized: ʿĀʾisha) is a female given name of Arabic origin, meaning "alive," "living," or "she who lives." The name is particularly significant in Islamic culture due to Aisha bint Abu Bakr, one of the wives of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a notable figure in early Islamic history. In Hebrew, the name can be transliterated as עאישה (pronounced Ayisha). The name has various translations and equivalents in other languages, such as Aïcha in French, Aisha or Aysha in Turkish, and Ayesha in Urdu and Hindi. Aisha is a popular name in many Muslim-majority countries and among Muslim communities worldwide. Historically, Aisha bint Abu Bakr is known for her contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and her role in the Battle of the Camel, a significant event in early Islamic history.