Ayse

Meaning of Ayse

In a sunlit piazza where the scent of citrus blossoms mingles with laughter, Ayse emerges like a lyrical refrain in a Tuscan sonnet. Rooted in Turkish heritage and tracing its lineage to the Arabic Aisha—“she who lives”—this name, pronounced eye-SAY, carries a vivacious spirit that dances across continents. Elegant yet lively, Ayse conjures images of olive groves aglow at dusk, tales whispered under a star-studded sky, and the joyful clamor of family feasts. Though still a gentle rarity across the United States, its warm resonance and timeless flair are so enchanting that some Italian nonnas jest even their tagliatelle tastes brighter when they call for little Ayse.

Pronunciation

Turkish

• Pronunced as eye-SAY (/aɪ̯ˈseɪ/)

• Aysha
• Aysel