Ayesha

Ayesha is a transliteration of the Arabic name Aisha, associated with living or being alive. The historical connection with Aisha, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad, is an important part of its use in Muslim families. Alternative English spellings represent the same Arabic naming tradition rather than creating a separate meaning for each version.

Ayesha also appears as the name of the queen in H. Rider Haggard's novel She. That literary use is distinct from the older Arabic history. Aisha and Aishah are useful spelling comparisons. Pronunciation varies between communities and households, so the preferred sound should come from the family's tradition rather than from the English spelling alone.