Yousuf name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: Arabic
Pronunciation: yo(u)-suf
Meaning: Prophet Name
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What does Yousuf mean?

Meaning of Yousuf is Prophet Name is originated from Hebrew used in Arabic is a baby boy name . Yousuf is resulted from Joseph. Joseph is Latin equivalent of Ιωσηφ, the Greek Spelling of the Hebrew Name יוֹסֵף Meaning He Will Add.

Of Hebrew origin, Outlandish Joseph, Joseph means "Jehova Increases and God will Increase".

How do I pronounce Yousuf?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Yousuf is yo(u)-suf.

Names that rhyme with Yousuf

How popular is the name Yousuf?

Yousuf is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1983 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 2015, it ranked 1821st when 82 boy were named Yousuf.

Over 1134 people have been named Yousuf in United States. Also, in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

Recently in 2016, 88 babies were given Yousuf and it reached its peak ranking, 459 on boy names chart. There are over 1033 babies that have been given the name Yousuf in England and Wales.

Yousuf is a rare baby name in Ireland still in use today. And also in Belgium. But Yousuf is a popular baby name in Bangladesh where every 1 in 4000 have the name as well as in, Pakistan, India, Ethiopia, Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

As per our research, over 150000 people has been named Yousuf globally.

YearRankBirths
2023188983
20221692100
2021202772
2020169092
2019173590
2018183182
2017191675
2016184281
2015182581
2014184180
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Yousuf in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland486204

What numbers say about Yousuf?

Challenges don't scare you but on the contrary, they make you feel alive. Not having all the things you wanted in life has taught you how to appreciate what you have today. You are a disciplined person is what number 8 as your expression number as to say about you. You always hope your intuition is wrong and give people a chance to earn your trust. You are efficient, dynamic, and always look at the big picture instead of collecting the small pieces and wonder where they fit.

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  •  Razeena - Girl name Razeena is used specifically in Arabic language, meaning of Razeena is "Sedate or Sober Minded"
  •  Zulkifl - Boy name Zulkifl is used primarily in Arabic, meaning of Zulkifl is "Name of a Prophet or The Biblical Ezekiel is the English Language Equivalent"
  •  Mubaraka - Girl name Mubaraka is prevalently used in Arabic, meaning of Mubaraka is "Blessed, Fortunate or Lucky"
  •  Raafida - The girl name Raafida means "Rejecter" is substantially used in Arabic
  •  Zarola primarily is used in Arabic bestowed upon girls, meaning of Zarola is "Hunter"
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Famous people named Yousuf

  • Yousuf Karsh, Armenian-Canadian photographer
  • Yousuf Al-Thunayan, former association football winger and attacking midfielder
  • Yousuf Khan, Indian footballer
  • Yousuf Hussain, UAE football player
  • Yousuf Azami in Lone Survivor as Actor

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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