Unisex name
Yus name meaning
“God adds”
Yus is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning God adds. It can be a short form of Yusuf, from Arabic Yūsuf and ultimately Hebrew Yōsēf. Joes is a spelling variant, while the stated meaning follows the possible connection with Yusuf.
What does Yus mean?
God adds
In Indonesian: Tuhan menambahkan
Origin and cultural usage of Yus
It can be a short form of Yusuf, from Hebrew Yōsēf through Arabic Yūsuf. Its meaning is God adds.
Yus in Islam and the Quran
Yus does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Yus
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jus/ |
| Arabic script | يوس |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Yus a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yus is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 72% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Yus ranks #99 among unisex names in our data sample (30 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Yus
Famous people named Yus
- Yus Datuak Parpatiah · b. 1939
- Yus Etek
- Yus Rusyana · b. 1938
- Yus Yunus · b. 1962
- C. Yus Ngabut
- Yus Ariyanto · b. 1972
- Yus Bariah · b. 1971
- Yus Derahman
- Yus Djayusman
- Yus Enidar · b. 1960
- Yus Faisal · b. 1986
- Yus Felesky Surbakti · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Yus
What is the meaning of Yus?
Yus means God adds. It can be a short form of Yusuf, from Hebrew Yōsēf through Arabic Yūsuf. Its meaning is God adds.
Is Yus a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yus is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 72% of bearers are male.
Is the name Yus in the Quran?
Yus does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Yus have?
Yus has 1 syllable (Yus) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Yus?
Yus ranks #99 among unisex names in our data sample (30 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Yus?
Other spellings: Joes.
Famous people named Yus?
Notable people named Yus include Yus Datuak Parpatiah, Yus Etek, Yus Rusyana.
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