Tousif
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tousif
Tousif is an Arabic name derived from the root "wasf," meaning "to describe" or "to characterize," thus signifying "one who describes" or "the describer." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority regions, particularly in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) and the Arab world, with historical usage among Islamic scholars and theologians.
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Etymology
Tousif is an Arabic name derived from the root "wasf," meaning "to describe" or "to characterize," thus signifying "one who describes" or "the describer." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority regions, particularly in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) and the Arab world, with historical usage among Islamic scholars and theologians.
Tousif currently ranks #2,355 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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