Ayeesha Aiman changes name from Supriya to fulfill her mother's long-held wish

Time of India

6 hours ago

A rising star in
Indian cinema
, Ayeesha S Aiman, who once wore the crown of
Miss India International
, is a true example of resilience and inner strength. Yet her most emotional decision came when she chose to fulfill her mother's unfulfilled dream — by changing her name.
Ayeesha shares:'I was named
Supriya
when I was born. That name stayed with me through school, aeronautical engineering classes, fashion shows, international tours, Miss India pageants, and global beauty contests. Supriya was the name under which I earned degrees, topped entrance exams, and represented India at Miss International. I even secured the All India Aeronautical entrance top rank with that name! Supriya, for me, was always a symbol of confidence, hard work, and passion.
But behind every achievement was my mother's — Asha Devi's — one quiet desire: to name me Ayeesha.
She has served in the Indian judiciary for over 25 years, upholding justice with dignity and strength — yet within her lived a silent wish. She told me many times:
'I wanted to name you Ayeesha — Ayeesha, as in 'Asha Sa' (like hope), but for some reason, I couldn't.'
Ayeesha recalls: 'The fourth time she said this, she was in Mumbai.
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As she spoke, her eyes were lowered, and there was a faint smile on her face. I looked deeply into her expression and, in that moment, I decided — I will fulfill her wish. And I did it without thinking twice.'
She added that this name change wasn't part of any career strategy — it was simply a daughter's resolve to honor her mother's heartfelt desire.
Ayeesha S Aiman — this is now my official name:
Ayeesha, the name my mother always dreamed of.
S, the symbol of Supriya's struggles and achievements.
Aiman, a reflection of my family roots.
She continues: 'When I officially changed my name and told my mother, there were tears in her eyes… and a deep sense of contentment in my heart.
It felt like I hadn't just earned a crown — I had received my mother's blessing.'
People often ask me, 'Why did you change your name after so much success?'
I simply smile and say: 'This wasn't about fame. It was about fulfilling a silent dream my mother once carried in her heart.'
Now, when someone calls me Ayeesha, it doesn't feel like just a name. It feels like my mother herself calling me — Asha Sa, like hope. This name is dedicated to her, and she will live with me forever.