The nameAyse
Ayse is the Turkish form of Aisha, very common in Turkey. In France it was mostly given from the 1980s to the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Aisha, Ayse (Ayşe in Turkish) means "alive".
Origin
Arabic, through Turkish. The name recalls Aisha, wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
History
Found in France since the 1970s, Ayse is mostly given in families of Turkish origin there. It has been less common since the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Ayse
Ayse in France
Ayse was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 595 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Ayse. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 1989. Half of all babies named Ayse in France were born before 1995. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayse mean?
Like Aisha, Ayse (Ayşe in Turkish) means "alive".
What is the origin of the name Ayse?
Arabic, through Turkish. The name recalls Aisha, wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Ayse a girl's or a boy's name?
Ayse is a girl's name.