Aisha
/aisa/from spelling rulesfeminine
Aisha is a Spanish female given name.
Aisha is used as a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, a regional variation of Aisha is Aixa, which is particularly common in Andalusia.
How do you pronounce it?
/aisa/
Did you know?
- The spelling Aixa uses the 'x', which in Old Spanish and certain dialects represented a sound closer to 'sh' than the modern 'ks' sound.
- Spanish speakers may associate the name Aisha with the concept of 'life', as it derives from the Arabic root meaning 'living' or 'alive'.
- In the Andalusian region, the name Aixa often appears in local folklore and poetry to evoke a sense of Moorish nostalgia.
Examples in context
- El documento oficial debe ir emitido a nombre de Aisha.The official document must be issued in the name of Aisha.
- La invitación es para usted, Aysha.The invitation is for you, Aysha.
- Aisha es mi mejor amiga.Aisha is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Aisha?Do you know Aisha?
- Aisha vive en Madrid.Aisha lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about a mutual friend.
- Lucía¿Has visto a Aisha hoy?Have you seen Aisha today?
- JavierNo, no he visto a Aisha.No, I haven't seen Aisha.
- LucíaElla me llamó esta mañana.She called me this morning.
- JavierTal vez Aisha esté en casa.Maybe Aisha is at home.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “aisha” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
