Yusuf

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"God will increase" or "The Lord gives"
Scripts(How to write)
يوسف
يوسف(Arabic)
Pronunciation
YOO-soof(Arabic, Turkish)
yoo-soof
Popularity
Yusuf is a very popular name, especially in the Muslim world. It appears in the top 100 baby names in countries such as Turkey, Indonesia, Egypt, and Pakistan.

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Yusuf Name meanings & History

"God will increase" or "The Lord gives". Arabic, Turkish and Indonesian form of Yosef (see Joseph). The name Yusuf is commonly given to baby boys in Muslim families, but it can also be used by people of any religion or culture.

Zodiac Sign of Yusuf: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yusuf:

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

U: Understanding,Utopia,Universality,Unity,Undermining

S: Social Standing,Success,Security,Sensuality,Status,Solidity,Sex

F: Fun-loving,Fiery,Festive,Friendly

Yusuf is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Yusuf include Yusuf Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens), a British singer, and Yusuf Pathan, an Indian cricketer.

2.) YUSUF (Male)

Usage: African

Meanings: Arabic cognate of Joseph, which is derived from the Hebrew yösef (may he add). Arabic, N. Africa; Swahili, E. Africa. Var: Yusef, Yussef. (YOO-SUF)


3.) Yusuf (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: It means one who moans and sighs. However, it also means groaning. Other meanings: To be added, to be added. Hz. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the son of Jacob (pbuh). Joseph.


4.) Yusuf (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Arabic, Swahili) forms of Joseph.

Other Forms: Yussef, Yusuff


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