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Origin: Swahili

Meaning: Alive and well; She who lives; Alvie; Womanly

Celebrate baby’s good health and lust for life with the refreshing name Yiesha. Of Arabic origin, Yiesha is typically feminine and means “alive and well.” Ultimately, it comes from the Arabic ʻĀʼishaḧ, which boasts the most beautiful definition of “she who lives,” “alive,” and “womanly,” reminding baby to always live life to the fullest. Yiesha is a variant of the more popular name Aisha and is also thought to have Swahili roots.