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Meaning

A Prophet's name (Joseph)

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

Quranic Prophet

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ŲŠŲˆØŗŲ
Urdu ÛŒŲˆØŗŲ
Persian ÛŒŲˆØŗŲ
Turkish Yusuf
Bengali āχāωāϏ⧁āĻĢ
Indonesian Yousef
Pashto ÛŒŲˆØŗŲ
The name Youssef is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'A Prophet's name (Joseph)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Youssef has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Youssef, like Yusuf, is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yosef, described in the Quran (12:3) as "the most beautiful of stories."

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Etymology

From the Hebrew Yosef ('he will add'). Yusuf (Joseph) is named in the Quran as a prophet; Surah 12 recounts his story as 'the best of narratives.'

Islamic Significance

Yusuf is a prophet in Islam, known for beauty, patience and the interpretation of dreams.

Quranic Connection

Quran 12:3 calls the story of Yusuf the best of stories, related in a single unbroken surah.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.