يوسف

Youcef

boyArabic, Algerian spelling of Yusuf

Youcef is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Prophet Joseph”.

MeaningThe Prophet Joseph
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Algerian spelling of Yusuf
Arabic spellingيوسف
PronunciationYOO-sef
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Youcef

Youcef is the Algerian French spelling of Yūsuf, the Prophet Joseph, whose story fills an entire chapter of the Quran. The c stands for the s sound in French. Yūsuf is admired for his patience, chastity and forgiveness of his brothers, and is one of the most loved names in Algeria.

Is Youcef a Muslim name?

Yes. Youcef is the Algerian spelling of Yusuf, the Prophet Joseph.

Is Youcef in the Quran?

'When Yūsuf said to his father: O my father, I saw eleven stars' (Quran 12:4).

Where is the name Youcef used?

Very common in Algeria.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Youcef mean?

Youcef means 'The Prophet Joseph'. It comes from Arabic, Algerian spelling of Yusuf.

Is Youcef a Muslim name?

Yes. Youcef is the Algerian spelling of Yusuf, the Prophet Joseph.

How do you write Youcef in Arabic?

Youcef is written يوسف in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Youcef?

Youcef is pronounced YOO-sef.

Is Youcef mentioned in the Quran?

'When Yūsuf said to his father: O my father, I saw eleven stars' (Quran 12:4).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.