Yusif

Meaning of Yusif

Yusif is an Arabic variant of the Hebrew name Yosef, literally meaning “he will add” or “God increases,” and it maintains a direct link to the Quranic account of Prophet Yusuf. Predominantly used within Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, the name conveys themes of provision and steadfastness while adhering to a clear phonetic structure, as evidenced by its English pronunciation /juːˈsiːf/. In the United States, Yusif has registered a consistent yet modest level of usage since the early 1990s: annual occurrences have ranged from 7 to 27 births, corresponding to Social Security ranks between 762 (1992) and 934 (2022), before climbing to 20 occurrences in 2024 (rank 904). This pattern underscores a stable, niche appeal for parents seeking a technically precise name with rich cultural resonance.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as yoo-seef (/ju:ˈsi:f/)

• Youssef
• Yousef
• Yusuf
• Yusef
• Yosif
• Yousif
• Yussuf