Yousef
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yousef
The given name 'Yousef' is derived from the Arabic word 'yusuf', meaning 'God will increase' or 'God will add', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Yousef' is derived from the Arabic word 'yusuf', meaning 'God will increase' or 'God will add', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
Yousef is commonly used in Arabic-speaking cultures and is a significant name in Islam, as it refers to the biblical figure Joseph, who is considered a prophet in the Islamic faith and is mentioned in the Quran.
Yousef currently ranks #745 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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