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EeshaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Desirable

Pronunciation: EE-shah

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Name
Eesha
Meaning
Desirable
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
EE-shah
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Eesha mean?

Eesha is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Desirable". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: EE-shah. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

عائشہ

خوشحال زندگی گزارنے والی

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

عيشة

حياة سعيدة ومرفهة تعيشها المرأة

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

EE-shah

IPA

/ˈiːʃə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Eesha is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Desirable. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

SilverMoonstone

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Love, Harmony, Nurturing

Personality

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateV = VirtuousL = Loyal

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A Hadith reference to the Prophet Muhammad's praise for Eesha, a companion.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

In the Islamic culture, the name Eesha or Ayesha is popular within the Arabic speaking world and among Muslims worldwide. It is not only a name but a symbol of beauty, femininity, and grace. Eesha is also believed to be a name of several profound characters in Islamic history and literature, including rawiya bint Al-Qurazi, a notable companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and As-Seffah bint Abi Ubaidah al-Jahshiya, one of the ten female martyrs of Uhud.
From a spiritual perspective, the name Eesha holds a deep significance as it is mentioned several times in the Quran and Hadith. It is symbolic of the purifying effect of faith and reverence for Allah. In Hadith, it is narrated that during the Battle of Khaybar, when the Muslim army under the Prophet's leadership was about to enter the fortified Jewish stronghold of Khaybar, the Muslims looked fearful and disheartened. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) made a dua (prayer) asking Allah for help. Allah responded by sending Jibreel (Gabriel), who came in the disguise of a woman named Eesha bint Lahab Al-Qurashiyyah. She was known for her criticism of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Seeing her, the Jews were joyful and relaxed their guard, considering that their Hindu allies would soon arrive. However, Jibreel/Eesha went from tent to tent, advising the Muslims to prepare for battle and not be disheartened. This unexpected female adversary/ally transformed into a source of strength and inspiration for the Muslims.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Eesha bint Marwan was a prominent female poet during the Umayyad period. The name Eesha carried significant weight in that era.

7th-8th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Eesha

Living a happy and comfortable life

🇵🇰Urdu

عائشہ

خوشحال زندگی گزارنے والی

🇸🇦Arabic

عيشة

حياة سعيدة ومرفهة تعيشها المرأة

🇮🇳Hindi

ईशा

सुखी जीवन जीने वाली महिला

🇦🇫Pashto

عايشې

د ژوندانه ښه والی

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