Boy name
Yusup name meaning
“may God add”
Yusup is a masculine name meaning “may God add.” It is a pronunciation variant of Yusuf, from Arabic Yūsuf. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew Yōsēf, which carries this meaning, linking the form Yusup to its Hebrew source through the Arabic name.
What does Yusup mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Yusup
Yusup is a pronunciation variant of Yusuf, from Arabic Yūsuf. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Yōsēf, meaning may God add.
| 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.
Yusup in Islam and the Quran
Yusup appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Yusuf [12]: 4 and QS Yusuf [12]: 29.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Yusup
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yusup, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Yusup as a first name
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Yusup Kausar
Interpretation
May God continually add abundant goodness to a person's life.Meaning of each word
- Yusup: may God add
- Kausar: abundant goodness
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Interpretation
May God add memories as fragrant as a sweet aromatic plant.Meaning of each word
- Yusup: may God add
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
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Yusup Hamam
Interpretation
May God add strong determination and enthusiasm to a person's life.Meaning of each word
- Yusup: may God add
- Hamam: resolute, energetic
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Interpretation
May God add personal cleanliness to someone who serves as a protector.Meaning of each word
- Yusup: may God add
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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Yusup Sadik
Interpretation
May God add honesty so someone grows into a trustworthy person.Meaning of each word
- Yusup: may God add
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
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Yusup Syukron
Interpretation
May God add goodness that is welcomed with expressions of gratitude.Meaning of each word
- Yusup: may God add
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
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Yusup Wardi
Interpretation
May God add beauty to life with the character of roses.Meaning of each word
- Yusup: may God add
- Wardi: rose-like or rose-colored
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Yusup Shidqi
Interpretation
May God add honesty and steadfastness in holding to the truth.Meaning of each word
- Yusup: may God add
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
Yusup as a middle name
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Interpretation
May God add generosity to someone who carries on as a successor.Meaning of each word
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
- Yusup: may God add
- Khalif: successor or replacement
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Interpretation
May God add calmness and dignity to someone who helps others.Meaning of each word
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Yusup: may God add
- Wakur: composed and dignified
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Interpretation
May God add knowledge accompanied by clarity and purity of heart.Meaning of each word
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Yusup: may God add
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
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Interpretation
May God add long life to someone who serves as a guardian.Meaning of each word
- Muammar: one granted a long life
- Yusup: may God add
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
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Interpretation
May God add generosity and faithfulness to a person's life.Meaning of each word
- Hisyam: generosity
- Yusup: may God add
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
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Interpretation
May God add joy to the life of someone dearly cherished.Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Yusup: may God add
- Azizi: my dear one
Yusup as a last name
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Ridho Yusup
Interpretation
May God add willingness and acceptance with a happy heart.Meaning of each word
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
- Yusup: may God add
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Bagir Yusup
Interpretation
May God add knowledge to someone devoted to deepening their learning.Meaning of each word
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Yusup: may God add
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Interpretation
May God add joy to someone who guards and cares for others.Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Yusup: may God add
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Interpretation
May God keep adding the ability to guard and memorize throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Yusup: may God add
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Rafif Yusup
Interpretation
May God add a shimmering glow to life with gentle movement.Meaning of each word
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
- Yusup: may God add
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Sadik Yusup
Interpretation
May God keep adding honesty and a character worthy of trust.Meaning of each word
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
- Yusup: may God add
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How to pronounce Yusup
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
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| IPA | /jusup/ |
| Arabic script | يوسف |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦸꦱꦸꦥ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮥᮞᮥᮕ᮪ |
Is Yusup a boy’s name?
Yes, Yusup is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yusup ranks #551 among boy names in our data sample (37 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yusup
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- 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
Famous people named Yusup
- Yusup · b. 1963
- Muh. Yusup Asgara · b. 1992
- Yusup · b. 1968
- Yusup Darmaputra
- Yusup Kaury · b. 1982
- Yusup Rahmanto
- Yusup Roni Dusay · b. 1981
- Yusup Setiawan · b. 1960
- Yusup Siahaan · b. 1986
- Yusup Suharyansyah · b. 1982
- Yusup Supardi · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Yusup
What is the meaning of Yusup?
Yusup means may God add. Yusup is a pronunciation variant of Yusuf, from Arabic Yūsuf. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Yōsēf, meaning may God add.
Is Yusup a boy’s name?
Yes, Yusup is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yusup?
Yusup is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Yusup in the Quran?
Yusup appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Yusuf [12]: 4 and QS Yusuf [12]: 29.
How many syllables does Yusup have?
Yusup has 2 syllables (Yu-sup) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yusup?
Yusup ranks #551 among boy names in our data sample (37 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Yusup?
Some ideas: Yusup Kausar; Fadlan Yusup Khalif; Ridho Yusup.
Famous people named Yusup?
Notable people named Yusup include Yusup, Muh. Yusup Asgara, Yusup.
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