Yousuf
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yousuf
Yousuf is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Joseph, derived from the root meaning "God will increase" or "God adds." The name comes from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף), combining "Yah" (God) and "asaf" (to add/increase).
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Etymology
Yousuf is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Joseph, derived from the root meaning "God will increase" or "God adds." The name comes from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף), combining "Yah" (God) and "asaf" (to add/increase).
The name is primarily used in Islamic, Arab, and Muslim-majority cultures worldwide, with deep roots in Islamic tradition due to the Quranic prophet Yusuf (Joseph), who is venerated as one of the most important figures in Islam and is the subject of the 12th chapter of the Quran.
Yousuf currently ranks #1,824 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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