Aicha
Meaning of Aicha
The name Aicha is a beautiful and culturally rich name of Arabic origin, pronounced as eye-sha (/aɪʃə/). It is a variant of the more commonly known name Aisha, which means "alive" or "living." This name holds significant historical and cultural importance, particularly in Islamic tradition, as it was borne by Aisha bint Abu Bakr, one of Prophet Muhammad's wives and an influential figure in early Islamic history. The variations of this name include Aisha and Aysha. In the United States, Aicha has been consistently used over the years, with varying popularity. For instance, in 2023, there were 49 newborns named Aicha, ranking it at 3257. Despite its relatively modest ranking in recent years, the name continues to be cherished for its melodic sound and profound meaning.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as eye-sha (/aɪʃə/)
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Notable People Named Aicha
| Aicha Elbasri is a writer and former United Nations official known for her book on Jean Genet and her role as the Spokesperson for the UNAMID mission in Darfur. |
| Aicha Sayah is a Moroccan karateka who won gold medals at the 2019 African Games in the women's kumite 50 kg event and the women's team kumite event. |
| Aïcha Ben Abed is a renowned archaeologist and Director of Monuments and Sites at the Institut National du Patrimoine, Tunisia, known for her expertise in Roman African mosaics. |
| Aïcha Fofana - Aïcha Aminata Laïla Fofana was a pioneering Malian author and translator, known for being the first woman in Mali to publish a novel and for her advocacy for women's rights. |
| Aïcha Bah Diallo is a prominent Guinean education minister and women's rights activist known for her significant reforms in improving education for young girls during her tenure as Minister of Education from 1989 to 1996. |
