Boy name
Yusuf name meaning
“may God add”
Yusuf is a masculine name meaning “may God add”, from Arabic Yūsuf, corresponding to the Hebrew name Yōsēf. Its meaning expresses the wish that God may add. Yusuf is also the name of a prophet in Islam, with spelling variants including Joesoef and Yoesoef.
What does Yusuf mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Yusuf
From Arabic Yūsuf, corresponding to Hebrew Yōsēf, which expresses the wish that God may add. Yusuf is the name of a prophet in Islam.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | Y · Yu |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Yusuf in Islam and the Quran
Yusuf appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Yusuf [12]: 4.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Yusuf
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yusuf, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Yusuf as a first name
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Yusuf Riski
Interpretation
May God increase the provisions that sustain a flourishing life.Meaning of each word
- Yusuf: may God add
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
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Interpretation
May God increase moral goodness and abundant gifts of kindness.Meaning of each word
- Yusuf: may God add
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
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Yusuf Aiman
Interpretation
May God add good fortune and blessings throughout this life.Meaning of each word
- Yusuf: may God add
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
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Interpretation
May God increase sound judgment and nobility throughout this life.Meaning of each word
- Yusuf: may God add
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
- Ula: eminence, high rank
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Yusuf Khalil
Interpretation
May God bring more close companions who are dearly loved.Meaning of each word
- Yusuf: may God add
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Yusuf Nadhif
Interpretation
May God increase cleanliness that is carefully maintained throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Yusuf: may God add
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
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Interpretation
May God increase contentment of heart and words of wisdom.Meaning of each word
- Yusuf: may God add
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
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Yusuf Havid
Interpretation
May God increase the ability to guard and care faithfully.Meaning of each word
- Yusuf: may God add
- Havid: guardian; preserver
Yusuf as a middle name
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Interpretation
May God add the might of a lion to achieve victory.Meaning of each word
- Usamah: mighty lion
- Yusuf: may God add
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
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Interpretation
May God increase sincerity of heart within a natural disposition.Meaning of each word
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Yusuf: may God add
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
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Interpretation
May God increase gentleness within someone who is dearly loved.Meaning of each word
- Salis: gentle, fluent
- Yusuf: may God add
- Azizi: my dear one
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Interpretation
May God increase victories accompanied by fairness and impartial judgment.Meaning of each word
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
- Yusuf: may God add
- Adila: just, impartial
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Interpretation
May God increase patience and generosity of spirit in victory.Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Yusuf: may God add
- Fathor: opening, victory
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Interpretation
May God increase willing acceptance and excellence of noble character.Meaning of each word
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
- Yusuf: may God add
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
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Interpretation
May God increase goodness that shines with a gentle radiance.Meaning of each word
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
- Yusuf: may God add
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
Yusuf as a last name
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Fathi Yusuf
Interpretation
May God increase new openings and victories throughout this life.Meaning of each word
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
- Yusuf: may God add
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Interpretation
May God increase gentleness in creating and bringing things into being.Meaning of each word
- Fathir: creator, originator
- Salis: gentle, fluent
- Yusuf: may God add
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Interpretation
May God increase goodness for the visitor who arrives at night.Meaning of each word
- Khoir: goodness, something good
- Thoriq: a visitor arriving at night
- Yusuf: may God add
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Riski Yusuf
Interpretation
May God increase provisions that serve as gifts for living.Meaning of each word
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
- Yusuf: may God add
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Interpretation
May God increase help toward success for one who opens paths.Meaning of each word
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Yusuf: may God add
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Tamami Yusuf
Interpretation
May God increase completeness and perfection throughout a person's life.Meaning of each word
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
- Yusuf: may God add
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Fawwaz Yusuf
Interpretation
May God increase abundant success and victories time after time.Meaning of each word
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
- Yusuf: may God add
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Sahrul Yusuf
Interpretation
May God grant an increase in every month of the calendar.Meaning of each word
- Sahrul: month
- Yusuf: may God add
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How to pronounce Yusuf
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jusuf/ |
| Arabic script | يوسف |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦸꦱꦸꦥ꦳꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮥᮞᮥᮖ᮪ |
Is Yusuf a boy’s name?
Yes, Yusuf is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yusuf ranks #11 among boy names in our data sample (447 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 Yusuf
Names with related meanings
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Samuel♂Name of God
Famous people named Yusuf
- Syekh Yusuf Tajul Khalwati · b. 1626
- Yusuf Mansur · b. 1976
- Yusuf Ekodono · b. 1967
- Yusuf Effendi · b. 1988
- Yusuf Meilana · b. 1998
- Yusuf Muhammad · b. 1952
- Yusuf Hasyim · b. 1929
- Yusuf Mahardika · b. 1999
- M. Yusuf
- Yusuf · b. 1970
- Yusuf Bhactiar · b. 1998
- Yusuf Didi Setiarto
FAQ about the name Yusuf
What is the meaning of Yusuf?
Yusuf means may God add. From Arabic Yūsuf, corresponding to Hebrew Yōsēf, which expresses the wish that God may add. Yusuf is the name of a prophet in Islam.
Is Yusuf a boy’s name?
Yes, Yusuf is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yusuf?
Yusuf is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Yusuf in the Quran?
Yusuf appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Yusuf [12]: 4.
How many syllables does Yusuf have?
Yusuf has 2 syllables (Yu-suf) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yusuf?
Yusuf ranks #11 among boy names in our data sample (447 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Yusuf?
Other spellings: Joesoef, Yoesoef.
What full names go well with Yusuf?
Some ideas: Yusuf Riski; Usamah Yusuf Mudaffar; Fathi Yusuf.
Famous people named Yusuf?
Notable people named Yusuf include Syekh Yusuf Tajul Khalwati, Yusuf Mansur, Yusuf Ekodono.
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