Yusuf
Yusuf is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Joseph; 'God increases'”.
| Meaning | Prophet Joseph; 'God increases' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic form of Hebrew Yosef |
| Arabic spelling | يوسف |
| Pronunciation | YOO-suf |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yusuf
Yūsuf is the Prophet Joseph, son of Yaʿqūb, whose life is told in Surah Yusuf as 'the best of stories'. He is remembered for his great beauty, his patience in prison, his interpretation of dreams and his forgiveness of the brothers who wronged him. The Hebrew original Yosef is usually explained as 'He [God] will add'.
Is Yusuf a Muslim name?
Yes. Yusuf is one of the most popular Muslim names, the name of a Prophet with a whole surah named after him.
Is Yusuf in the Quran?
Surah 12 tells his story: 'We relate to you the best of stories' (Quran 12:3).
Where is the name Yusuf used?
Used throughout the Muslim world and very popular among Muslims in the UK and Europe.
Gifts with the name Yusuf
- Yusuf name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Yusuf
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yusuf mean?
Yusuf means 'Prophet Joseph; 'God increases''. It comes from Arabic form of Hebrew Yosef.
Is Yusuf a Muslim name?
Yes. Yusuf is one of the most popular Muslim names, the name of a Prophet with a whole surah named after him.
How do you write Yusuf in Arabic?
Yusuf is written يوسف in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yusuf?
Yusuf is pronounced YOO-suf.
Is Yusuf mentioned in the Quran?
Surah 12 tells his story: 'We relate to you the best of stories' (Quran 12:3).