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Yusof

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Meaning

Joseph

Linguistic Origin

Malay

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic ŲŠŲˆØŗŲ
Urdu ÛŒŲˆØŗŲ
Persian ÛŒŲˆØŗŲ
Turkish Yusuf
Bengali āχāωāϏ⧁āĻĢ
Pashto ÛŒŲˆØŗŲ

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Yusof is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Joseph', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Yusof, a Malay rendering of Yusuf, is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yosef.

Reference Profile

Etymology

The Malay spelling of Yusuf (Joseph), the Quranic prophet whose story is 'the best of narratives' (Surah 12).

Notable Historical Usage

Malay became the language of trade and of Islam across the archipelago, written in the Arabic-derived Jawi script for centuries and carrying a large Arabic vocabulary. Malay Muslim naming draws on that layered stock.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Malay-speaking Muslim communities.