Yusuf Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Yusuf is literally the equivalent to the Arabic name Yosef written in Hebrew along with the English name Joseph.

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A Deep Dive

Yusuf Overview

Meaning

God increases, Jehovah increases

Gender

Boy

Origin

Arabic, Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic name Yūsuf, which comes from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning “God will increase.”

Religion

Islam

Pronunciation

/ˈjuː.sʌf/

Popularity

Yusuf is widely used in Muslim-majority countries, and it is also popular in Turkey and parts of Europe. In the USA, Yusuf ranked #488 for boys in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

2 (Cooperative, Adaptable, Considerate)

Name Styles

Religious and Spiritual, Classic, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Compassionate, patient, gracious, kind

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Yusuf is highly revered in Islamic tradition, being the name of a prophet known for his wisdom and righteousness.

Name Day

January 29th
A Deep Dive

Yusuf Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Youssef, Yousef, Yusef, Yousuf, Yosef, Jusuf, Joseph, Yousif, Iosef, Yusufzai

Common Nicknames

Yus, Yusi, Yoyo, Sufi, Yusse, Yuyu, Yusie, YoYo, Yosi

Diminutives

Yusi, Yoyo, Sufi

Famous People

  • Yusuf Islam
    (British Musician)
  • Yusuf Pathan
    (Indian Cricketer)
  • Yusuf Al-Qaradawi
    (Egyptian Scholar)
  • Yusuf Lule
    (Ugandan Politician)
  • Yusuf Komunyakaa
    (American Poet)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Yusuf
    ("The Kite Runner," Novel)
  • Yusuf
    ("Inception," Film)
  • Yusuf Islam
    ("Tea for the Tillerman," Album)
  • Yusuf
    ("The Grudge," Film)
  • Yusuf Khan
    ("Avengers," Film Series)

Places

  • Yusuf Abad
    (East Azerbaijan Province, Iran)
  • Yusufabad
    (Tehran, Iran)
  • Yusufabad
    (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)
  • Yusufabad
    (Punjab, Pakistan)
  • Yusufabad
    (Sindh, Pakistan)

What Is the Meaning of Yusuf?

Yusuf means “God increases” or “Jehovah increases,” indicating a person blessed with growth and abundance.

What Is the Origin of The Name Yusuf?

The name Yusuf has origins in both Arabic and Hebrew. It is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yosef, which is derived from the Hebrew verb “yasaf”.

Yusuf Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Yusuf in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5572021#5692022#4882023
Top 3 Rankings#4882023#5462019#5572021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Yusuf

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023488
(+81 from 2022)
610
(+91 from 2022)
0.03331
2022569
(-12 from 2021)
519
(+12 from 2021)
0.02771
2021557
(+14 from 2020)
507
(+20 from 2020)
0.02706
2020571
(-25 from 2019)
487
(-28 from 2019)
0.02633
2019546
(+19 from 2018)
515
(+27 from 2018)
0.02680
2018565
(+3 from 2017)
488
(+10 from 2017)
0.02511
2017568
No change from 2016
478
(-18 from 2016)
0.02415
2016568
(+22 from 2015)
496
(+28 from 2015)
0.02449
2015590
(-2 from 2014)
468
(-1 from 2014)
0.02289
2014588
(+20 from 2013)
469
(+54 from 2013)
0.02289
2013608
(+24 from 2012)
415
(+31 from 2012)
0.02054
2012632
(+83 from 2011)
384
(+64 from 2011)
0.01892
2011715
(+2 from 2010)
320
(-4 from 2010)
0.01575
2010717
(+51 from 2009)
324
(+27 from 2009)
0.01577
2009768
(+38 from 2008)
297
(+25 from 2008)
0.01400
2008806
(-22 from 2007)
272
(-4 from 2007)
0.01247
2007784
(+128 from 2006)
276
(+65 from 2006)
0.01246
2006912
(+41 from 2005)
211
(+28 from 2005)
0.00962
2005953
(+12 from 2004)
183
(+10 from 2004)
0.00860
2004965
(+18 from 2003)
173
(+12 from 2003)
0.00819
2003983
(+66 from 2002)
161
(+15 from 2002)
0.00766
20021049
(-99 from 2001)
146
(-16 from 2001)
0.00706
2001950
(+192 from 2000)
162
(+41 from 2000)
0.00783
20001142
(+61 from 1999)
121
(+15 from 1999)
0.00579
19991203
(+58 from 1998)
106
(+10 from 1998)
0.00520
19981261
(+258 from 1997)
96
(+28 from 1997)
0.00473
19971519
(-198 from 1996)
68
(-14 from 1996)
0.00340
19961321
(-53 from 1995)
82
(-3 from 1995)
0.00409
19951268
(+226 from 1994)
85
(+22 from 1994)
0.00423
19941494
(-87 from 1993)
63
(-5 from 1993)
0.00309
19931407
(+83 from 1992)
68
(+7 from 1992)
0.00329
19921490
(-8 from 1991)
61
(+2 from 1991)
0.00291
19911482
(+201 from 1990)
59
(+11 from 1990)
0.00278
19901683
(-258 from 1989)
48
(-11 from 1989)
0.00223
19891425
(+167 from 1988)
59
(+14 from 1988)
0.00281
19881592
(+304 from 1987)
45
(+12 from 1987)
0.00225
19871896
(-171 from 1986)
33
(-3 from 1986)
0.00169
19861725
(-421 from 1985)
36
(-18 from 1985)
0.00187
19851304
(-24 from 1984)
54
(+2 from 1984)
0.00281
19841280
(+210 from 1983)
52
(+11 from 1983)
0.00277
19831490
(+132 from 1982)
41
(+4 from 1982)
0.00220
19821622
(-122 from 1981)
37
(-4 from 1981)
0.00196
19811500
(-143 from 1980)
41
(-7 from 1980)
0.00220
19801357
(-38 from 1979)
48
(-1 from 1979)
0.00259
19791319
(-241 from 1978)
49
(-16 from 1978)
0.00274
19781078
(+143 from 1977)
65
(+13 from 1977)
0.00380
19771221
(+206 from 1976)
52
(+13 from 1976)
0.00304
19761427
(-189 from 1975)
39
(-8 from 1975)
0.00239
19751238
(+132 from 1974)
47
(+8 from 1974)
0.00290
19741370
(+115 from 1973)
39
(+6 from 1973)
0.00239
19731485
(+236 from 1972)
33
(+7 from 1972)
0.00205
19721721
(+333 from 1971)
26
(+6 from 1971)
0.00155
19712054
(-164 from 1970)
20
(-2 from 1970)
0.00110
19701890
(+972 from 1969)
22
(+12 from 1969)
0.00115
19692862
(+244 from 1968)
10
(+2 from 1968)
0.00055
19683106
(+123 from 1967)
8
(+1 from 1967)
0.00045
19673229
(+309 from 1965)
7
(+1 from 1965)
0.00039
19660
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19653538
(-256 from 1964)
6
(-1 from 1964)
0.00032
19643282
(+369 from 1961)
7
(+1 from 1961)
0.00035
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19620
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19613651
(+390 from 1960)
6
(+1 from 1960)
0.00028
19604041
(-350 from 1949)
5
No change from 1949
0.00023
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19493691
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00028
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Yusuf

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2242021#2482022#1832023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6082021#5332022#4792023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6122021#6892022#6082023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3392021#3542022#2542023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3402021#3372022#3022023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2912021#2472022#2592023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5062021#3832022#5152023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3372021#3002022#3352023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4922021#5012022#4172023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3782021#3182022#3492023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5402021#8642022#7842023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5802021#5752022#5812023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#7942021#5062022#4372023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5682021#4102022#2602023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6492021#3832022#6732023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#11112021#8662022#7512023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#8342020#7362021#6472023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6762018#9952021#6652023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#7292019#9002021#9122023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4132018#5062019#4062020

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#7902020#7212021#7182023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5492018#7752020#8882021

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7932014#10242016#10932023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5702021#5172022#3492023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4362010#4812018#6972023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7932009#8042016#8222017

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6162014#6862015

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#5092016#4302022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6692009#7612019

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5452010

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5582013

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2512018

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7562015

Popularity Rankings for Yusuf in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Turkey

Turkey flagTurkey#12021#22022#22023

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#522022#592023#422024

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1052019#932020#942021

Popularity in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan flagAzerbaijan#932023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1022020#1002021#1122022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1652021#1262022#3472023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1302021#1442022#1352023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#1932022#1522023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1552019#1682020#1582022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2812021#2542022#1892023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1992021#2362022#2272023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4542021#5092022#2542023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3462012#3982013#3122019

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#3752020#5012021#3472022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4072019#3642021#4802022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3702020#3842021#4252023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4302020#4482021#4282022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Yusuf a Name for Boys or Girls?

Yusuf is mainly a boy’s name, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Yusuf

Yusuf in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Yusuf Islam (Musician, 1948): A British singer-songwriter formerly known as Cat Stevens, who converted to Islam and adopted the name Yusuf Islam.
  • Yusuf Pathan (Cricketer, 1982): An Indian cricketer known for his powerful batting and all-round abilities.
  • Yusuf Al-Qaradawi (Scholar, 1926): An Egyptian Islamic theologian and prominent scholar in Sunni Islam.
  • Yusuf Lule (Politician, 1912–1985): A Ugandan politician who served as President of Uganda for a brief period in 1979.
  • Yusuf Komunyakaa (Poet, 1947): An American poet and professor known for his poems about the Vietnam War and African American life.
  • Yusuf ("The Kite Runner," 2003 Novel): A minor character in Khaled Hosseini's novel about friendship and redemption in Afghanistan.
  • Yusuf ("Inception," 2010 Film): A chemist who creates compounds for shared dreaming.
  • Yusuf Islam ("Tea for the Tillerman," 1970 Album): An album by the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens.
  • Yusuf ("The Grudge," 2004 Film): A character in the American supernatural horror film.
  • Yusuf Khan ("Avengers," 2012 Film Series): The father of Kamala Khan, also known as Ms. Marvel.
  • Yusuf Abad (East Azerbaijan Province, Iran): A neighborhood in East Azerbaijan Province, situated close to the suburb of Baghmisheh in Iran.
  • Yusufabad (Tehran, Iran): A locality in Tehran, known for its historical and cultural significance .
  • Yusufabad (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan): A locality in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Yusufabad (Punjab, Pakistan): Another locality in Punjab, Pakistan, recognized for its regional importance .
  • Yusufabad (Sindh, Pakistan): A locality in Sindh, Pakistan, contributing to the diverse cultural landscape of the region.

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  • Jusuf
  • Yousif
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  • Yoseph
  • Yusupha

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