Issouf
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Issouf
Issouf is the West African (particularly Fulani and Hausa) form of Yusuf, derived from the Arabic name يوسف (Yūsuf), meaning "God increases" or "God will increase," rooted in the Hebrew name Joseph.
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Etymology
Issouf is the West African (particularly Fulani and Hausa) form of Yusuf, derived from the Arabic name يوسف (Yūsuf), meaning "God increases" or "God will increase," rooted in the Hebrew name Joseph. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority regions of West Africa, particularly among Fulani, Hausa, and other Sahel populations, with notable historical bearers including Issouf Maïga, a Malian political figure.
Issouf currently ranks #3,292 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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