Isha
عيشة
/ EE-shah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇩🇯 Djibouti
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Feminine
Meaning & Etymology
woman
woman
Etymology
The name ‘Isha’ derives from the Somali word for ‘woman’ or ‘female’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Cushitic > East Cushitic > Somali
Cultural context
In Somali culture, names often reflect attributes or roles, and ‘Isha’ signifies the feminine identity.
Symbolism
The name symbolises femininity and the societal role of women in Somali culture.