Yusuf

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Meaning

Prophet Joseph; God increases

Origin

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic يوسف
Urdu یوسف
Persian یوسف
Bengali ইউসুফ
Pashto یوسف

Alternate Spellings

The name Yusuf is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. It carries a divine connection, translating essentially to 'Prophet Joseph; God increases'. This bestows a sense of spiritual protection upon the bearer.

Pronounced as Yusuf, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Yusuf is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yosef, derived from a root meaning β€œhe will add” or β€œGod increases.” In the Quran, the story of Prophet Yusuf (AS) is described as β€œthe most beautiful of stories” (Quran 12:3), and the name has carried strong associations with beauty, patience, and divine favor ever since.