Yusuf

Yusuf Meaning & Origin

About Yusuf
The name Yusuf is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef. It means "God increases" or "God will add." Yusuf is a significant name in Islamic tradition as it is the Arabic form of Joseph, who is considered a prophet in Islam. The name Yusuf is often associated with qualities such as leadership, wisdom, and kindness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yusuf are male.

Yusuf Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.17% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASF
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1 S AH0 F
🌐 IPA
/yusuf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yusuf in Braille

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

The name Yusuf in braille

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

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

The name Yusuf in sign language

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