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Yousuf

/YOO-suf/

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Meaning

Joseph (Prophet)

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic يوسف
Urdu یوسف
Persian یوسف
Turkish Yusuf
Bengali ইউসুফ
Indonesian Yusuf
Pashto یوسف

Alternate Spellings

The name Yousuf is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Joseph (Prophet)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Yousuf, 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 name Yosef (Χ™Χ•ΦΉΧ‘Φ΅Χ£), 'God increases' - an alternate transliteration of Yusuf.

Islamic Significance

Prophet Yusuf, son of Yaqub, known for his wisdom, patience through hardship, and interpretation of dreams.

Quranic Connection

Surah 12, 'Yusuf,' is devoted entirely to his story, described within the Quran as 'the best of stories' (12:3).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Yusuf, Yousuf, and Yousef.