Usef
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Usef
Usef is a variant spelling of Yusuf, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוסף), meaning "God will increase" or "God adds," from the root yāsaf (to add).
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Etymology
Usef is a variant spelling of Yusuf, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוסף), meaning "God will increase" or "God adds," from the root yāsaf (to add).
The name is primarily used in Muslim, Arab, and Middle Eastern communities, with historical prominence from the Qur'anic figure Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) and widespread adoption across Islamic cultures.
Usef currently ranks #9,751 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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