Yousef

Yousef Meaning & Origin

About Yousef
The name Yousef is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "God will add" or "God increases." It is a common name in the Muslim world and holds significance in Islamic tradition as it is the Arabic equivalent of the biblical figure Joseph, who is revered as a prophet. The name Yousef is often associated with qualities such as kindness, wisdom, and leadership.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yousef are male.

Yousef Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -1.17% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASF
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1 S EH0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈjusɛf/
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('ASF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yousef in Braille

Here's how to represent Yousef in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Yousef in braille

How to Spell the Name Yousef in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Yousef using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Yousef in sign language

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