Jusuf
Bosnian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jusuf
The name 'Jusuf' means "God increases" or "He will add" and derives from the Hebrew root *y-s-p* (to add), making it a variant of the biblical name Joseph.
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Etymology
The name 'Jusuf' means "God increases" or "He will add" and derives from the Hebrew root *y-s-p* (to add), making it a variant of the biblical name Joseph. It is primarily used in Islamic, Balkan Muslim, and Albanian cultures, notably as the Quranic name of the prophet Yusuf (Joseph), and is historically common among Ottoman-era populations.
Jusuf currently ranks #10,171 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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