Yousef
Yousef is a Muslim boy name meaning “God increases; the Prophet Joseph”.
| Meaning | God increases; the Prophet Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Arabic Yūsuf |
| Arabic spelling | یوسف |
| Pronunciation | YOO-sef |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yousef
Yousef is the Persian and Gulf spelling of Yūsuf, the Arabic form of Joseph, generally explained from Hebrew as 'God will add'. Yusuf is the prophet whose story fills a whole chapter of the Quran, described there as 'the best of stories'. He is remembered for his beauty, his patience in hardship and his forgiveness of his brothers.
Is Yousef a Muslim name?
Yes. Yousef is a form of Yusuf, a prophet in the Quran, and is one of the most popular Muslim names worldwide.
Is Yousef in the Quran?
A whole surah is named after him, beginning his story: 'When Yusuf said to his father, O my father, I saw eleven stars and the sun and the moon' (Quran 12:4).
Where is the name Yousef used?
Yousef is common in Iran and the Gulf; Youssef in Egypt and the Maghreb, Yusuf in Turkey and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Yousef
- Yousef name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Yousef baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Yousef
Read more
More boy names like Yousef
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yousef mean?
Yousef means 'God increases; the Prophet Joseph'. It comes from Hebrew, via Arabic Yūsuf.
Is Yousef a Muslim name?
Yes. Yousef is a form of Yusuf, a prophet in the Quran, and is one of the most popular Muslim names worldwide.
How do you write Yousef in Arabic?
Yousef is written یوسف in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yousef?
Yousef is pronounced YOO-sef.
Is Yousef mentioned in the Quran?
A whole surah is named after him, beginning his story: 'When Yusuf said to his father, O my father, I saw eleven stars and the sun and the moon' (Quran 12:4).