Yousif
Yousif is a Muslim boy name of Arabic form of Hebrew Yosef origin, meaning “Prophet Joseph; God will add”.
| Meaning | Prophet Joseph; God will add |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic form of Hebrew Yosef |
| Written as | يوسف |
| Pronunciation | YOO-sif |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Sudan, Kuwait, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Yousif
Yousif is a spelling of Yusuf that follows the way the name is pronounced in Sudan, Iraq and Gulf countries. Yusuf is the Prophet Joseph, whose life story fills the twelfth chapter of the Quran. He is remembered for his beauty, his patience and his forgiveness of the brothers who wronged him. In Hebrew the name is Yosef, generally understood as He will add.
Is Yousif a Muslim name?
Yousif honours the Prophet Yusuf, whose surah begins his story: 'We relate to you the best of stories' (Quran 12:3).
How popular is Yousif?
It is common in Bahrain, Kuwait, Sudan and Iraq.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yousif mean?
Yousif means 'Prophet Joseph; God will add'. It is of Arabic form of Hebrew Yosef origin.
Is Yousif a Muslim name?
Yousif honours the Prophet Yusuf, whose surah begins his story: 'We relate to you the best of stories' (Quran 12:3).
How do you pronounce Yousif?
Yousif is pronounced YOO-sif.
Is Yousif a boy or girl name?
Yousif is usually a boy name.