Aesha is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means âaliveâ, âwell-livingâ, âhappily livingâ. It is derived from the AIN-Y-SH (livelihood) root which is used in many places in the Quran. It is a common Muslim name out of life for Aesha bint Abu Bakr, wife of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah upon him and his family and companions.