Yusof
Yusof is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Joseph; 'God increases'”.
| Meaning | Prophet Joseph; 'God increases' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Malay form of Arabic Yusuf |
| Arabic spelling | يوسف |
| Pronunciation | YOO-sof |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yusof
Yusof is the Malay spelling of Yūsuf, the Prophet Joseph. It is common in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, both as a given name and as a patronymic after bin, as in the name of Yusof Ishak, the first President of Singapore. The Quran devotes a whole surah to Joseph's story of patience and forgiveness.
Is Yusof a Muslim name?
Yes. Yusof is a Muslim name, the Malay form of Yusuf.
Is Yusof in the Quran?
Surah 12 tells his story: 'We relate to you the best of stories' (Quran 12:3).
Where is the name Yusof used?
Common in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
Gifts with the name Yusof
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Yusof
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yusof mean?
Yusof means 'Prophet Joseph; 'God increases''. It comes from Malay form of Arabic Yusuf.
Is Yusof a Muslim name?
Yes. Yusof is a Muslim name, the Malay form of Yusuf.
How do you write Yusof in Arabic?
Yusof is written يوسف in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yusof?
Yusof is pronounced YOO-sof.
Is Yusof mentioned in the Quran?
Surah 12 tells his story: 'We relate to you the best of stories' (Quran 12:3).