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Aisha

Meaning — From the Arabic root "ʿ-y-sh" meaning to live or to be alive, Aisha signifies "she who lives" or "living, prosperous". Aisha bint Abi Bakr was the beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a major transmitter of his teachings (hadith), becoming one of the most influential women in early Islamic history.·Arabic origin·Female·AH-ee-shah

Aisha Aisha carries associations of vitality, intellectual sharpness, and a vibrant independence. Characters named Aisha are often portrayed as fiercely intelligent and emotionally vivid — women who engage the world with direct curiosity, who learn quickly and argue passionately, and who leave a lasting impression on everyone they meet.

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AishaAyeshaAichaAsha

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Aisha Al-RashidAisha MansourAisha KhalilAisha NasserAisha AzizAisha Hamdan

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