Yussuf

Meaning of Yussuf

Yussuf, as a masculine given name, constitutes a variant transliteration of the Arabic form of the Hebrew Yosef—derived from the Semitic root y-s-f, which conveys the notion of “divine addition” or “increase”—and is prominently associated in Islamic tradition with the Qur’anic narrative of Prophet Yusuf. Within Anglo-American naming conventions, Yussuf maintains a consistently modest profile, registering between five and twenty annual occurrences in the United States from 2005 through 2024, with Social Security Administration rankings fluctuating between 867 and 933; this statistical stability denotes both its niche adoption and enduring cultural resonance among families seeking to balance religious heritage with phonetic accessibility. Phonetically articulated as /juˈsuːf/ in classical Arabic, the name’s adoption in English-speaking contexts often signifies a deliberate affirmation of Abrahamic lineage alongside an appreciation for its scholarly gravitas and spiritual significance.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as yoo-SOOF (/ju:ˈsu:f/)

• Youssef
• Yousef
• Yusuf
• Yusef
• Yosef
• Yosif
• Yusif