Yusuf

Yusuf
PronunciationArabic: [ˈjuːsʊf, ˈjuːsɪf]
GenderMale (given name)
Unisex (surname)
Language(s)Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Kurdish
Origin
Language(s)Arabic
Other names
Cognate(s)Joseph, Yosef

Yusuf (Arabic: يوسف Yūsuf) is a male name meaning "God increases" (in piety, power and influence).[1] It is the Arabic equivalent of the Hebrew name Yosef and the English name Joseph. It is widely used in many parts of the world by Arabs of all Abrahamic religions, including Middle Eastern Jews, Arab Christians, and Muslims.

It is also transliterated in many ways, including Yousef, Yousif, Youssef, Youssif, Yousuf, Yoosuf and Yusef.

  1. ^ From the Hebrew יהוה להוסיף YHWH Lhosif meaning "YHWH will increase/add".